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Statewide Day of Action in Support of Safe Staffing

At an informational picket in front of South Buffalo Mercy Hospital on August 27th, President Deb Arnet called on our NYS legislators to push for passage of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act and raise revenue now to staff our healthcare centers.  

Statewide Day of Action in Support of Safe Staffing

NYS DOH RELEASES STUDY ON STAFFING!

Eight months after it was due to be released, the NY Department of Health has finally released it's Safe Staffing report, about which many of our members testified, sent emails, and made phonecalls late last year. Please read District 1's full statement on the report below:

NYS DOH RELEASES STUDY ON STAFFING!

CONTRACT EXTENSION VOTE, AUGUST 13TH, 2020

Contract Extension Results:  The Extension has been ratified by a 68% yes vote. We thank everyone who came out to vote.

CONTRACT EXTENSION VOTE, AUGUST 13TH, 2020

Contract Extension Agreement & Vote

The bargaining committee has reached an agreement on a contract extension with Catholic Health Hospitals. There will be a vote of this extension on August 13th. Details will be provided shortly on locations and times of the vote.

Contract Extension Agreement & Vote

CH July 16 Update

CH July 16 Update

6/10 Update

CWA 1133 Members,

As you are likely aware, the number of COVID-19 Patients at the St. Joseph Campus has been quickly dropping. This has caused downstaffing for employees working there. In addition, the volume at Mercy has been quickly increasing.

6/10 Update