CWA 1133 Communications Vital Signs

September 2026 Vital Signs

Reminders & Updates:

• The contract books are currently being printed. Once we have them, we will set up dates and times to come to all sites for distribution.
• Do you have your keychain? There’s a QR code on the back that will take you to the website that has the new contract on it. If you do not have one, we have ordered them and we will pick a date to bring them to you.
• As of 2027, Catholic Health will no longer be seeing patients or giving services at the Western New York Medical Park (WNYMP). Trinity and other medical offices will still be available.
• If you have any questions about the union contract, please call the union hall.
• Want to be involved? Please contact Andrea Gilmour at the union hall 716-828-1133.

Vacations:

• Vacation request time is approaching in some areas.
• The contract language has changed.
• Please refer to your contract on the vacation language on the following articles and pages:
  • MHB RN Article 9 PTO, Section 9, G- page 169.
  • MHB STC Article 9 PTO, Section 9, G- page 211.
  • KMH RN Article 8 PTO, Section 9, E- page 246.
  • KMH Tech Article 9 PTO, Section 9- page 279.
  • KMH Service & Clerical Article 6 PTO, Section 8, D- page 300-301.
• Please also refer to the contract articles that states you get the weekend off BEFORE and AFTER your scheduled vacation.
  • MHB RN Article 4 Hours of Work, Section 12, A- page 157.
  • MHB STC Article 4 Hours of Work, Section 11, A- page 201.
  • KMH RN Article 3 Hours of Work, Section 11, A- page 237.
  • KMH Tech Article 3 Hours of Work, Section 10, A- page 266.
  • KMH Service & Clerical Article 3 Hours of Work, Section 10, A- page 294.

Halloween Party at the Union Hall:

CWA Local 1133 is having a Halloween party here at the union hall!

📅October 15th, 2026

📍821 Elk Street, Buffalo NY 14210

⏰ 5pm-7pm

Put on your favorite costume, bring your kids to play some games, enjoy some cider & donuts, trick or treat door to door of the offices while judging our door decorating contest!

Please click here to RSVP!!

Mobilizing in Motion:

• Brianna Pagano-Clough is joining the mobilizing team:
  • Brianna has been at Mercy for 3 years, right from graduating at Trocaire. Previously was a CNA on a dementia unit for 5 years beforehand. While not at work, she likes to hang out with her 6 kitty babies and husband. Hoping to continue on her education to become a Nurse Practitioner and work with geriatrics.
• We will be starting hot topics on Facebook every month, please make sure your on the CWA Local 1133 Updates Facebook page.
• Any questions please contact Andrea or Jen at the union hall. 

Use your voice to make the change!

In Solidarity, Andrea Gilmour and M. J. Liberti Bemis.

“Alone we are weak, together we are strong.” #1U

This update was brought to you by the Communications Committee:

Rebecca Aldrow, Jamie Banks, Kerri Diebold-Phillips, Kimberly Hayward, Brian Magner, Kevonna Neely, Larry Potts, Sharon Scime and Jennifer Williams.