BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The bargaining committee for Kaleida Health employees has unanimously authorized a strike authorization vote, meaning employees will have the opportunity to vote within the next week on whether they’d like to strike.
Votes will be collected from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. between Sept. 13 and 15. The first two opportunities to vote will take place at the Wyndham Garden Downtown on High Street on Sept. 13 and 14. The third will be at the CWA Local 1168 office on Sweet Home Road in Amherst on Sept. 15.
Potential for strike remains as Kaleida, unions continue talks
“A yes vote shows Kaleida Health that we are ready, willing, and able to do what it takes to protect quality care for our patients and our residents,” the union said. “We will not settle for any contract that does not provide for competitive wages and better staffing levels to help us provide the care our community deserves.”
According to the union, over 1,000 members from CWA Local 1168 and 1199SEIU showed up to an informational picket last week.