Local leaders back nursing home workers ahead of week-long strike

https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/western-new-york/local-leaders-back-nursing-home-workers-ahead-of-week-long-strike/

by: Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini, Katie Skoog

Posted: May 12, 2025 / 06:29 PM EDT

Updated: May 12, 2025 / 06:29 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nursing home workers and members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East across 15 nursing homes are planning to strike for a week on May 20 if a contract cannot be reached.

During a press conference on Monday, local leaders showed their support for the workers.

“The hard-working members of 1199SEIU caring for our loved ones at nursing homes across the region, again at our most difficult times, as our families, our loved ones, our neighbors encounter, you’re the ones there providing care and comfort, love, a helping hand,” said Congressman Tim Kennedy.

Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope told the story of her dad staying at a nursing home prior to his death. She said she, her siblings and her mother cared for him, but not every patient has that.

FULL story at link above.