Syracuse University Members Support Organizing Effort
March 19, 2024
SEIU 200United members at Syracuse University send a letter of support for student workers to the school's administration.
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Strike at University of Rochester
December 14, 2023
Workers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and the University of Rochester River Campus strike as negotiations end without a deal on living wages, benefits
University of Rochester Workers to Strike 12/13
December 12, 2023
SEIU 200United and 1199SEIU members will be on strike at the University of Rochester on Dec. 13, 2023.
Bard College Members Win Big (Strikes Work!)
October 23, 2023
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:** October 23, 2023 **CONTACT:** Sean Collins, (518) 265-9895
Capital Roots United/SEIU Local 200United Statement on NLRB Complaint
August 2, 2023
TROY, NY – Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its complaint in response to our Union’s unfair labor practice charges after months of investigation.
Roots United/SEIU 200United Statement in Response to Capital Roots’ Rejection of Proposed Board Settlement
July 24, 2023
We are disappointed but not surprised that Capital Roots’ Board of Directors rejected a settlement, proposed by the impartial National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to resolve various unfair labor practices committed by CEO Amy Klein.
Summer 2023 Steward Trainings
June 27, 2023
The SEIU 200United Member Strength team is offering fresh online trainings for summer 2023. Trainings are open to union leaders, stewards, and all members interested in learning more.
Capital Roots United/SEIU Local 200United Statement on NLRB Merit Determination
June 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2023
Brookside School Staff Join Our Union!
June 13, 2023
After years of effort, staff at the Brookside School join SEIU 200United.
Raise the Wage NY
March 23, 2023
Memorandum In Support of the Raise the Wage Act S1978 (Ramos)/A2204 (Joyner) January 2023
Training opportunity for current and aspiring Union Stewards
January 9, 2023
The SEIU 200United member strength team will be hosting a series of trainings for current and aspiring union stewards on Zoom.
Pres. Phillipson’s Testimony on OPWDD’s ’23-27 Comprehensive Plan
September 14, 2022
SEIU 200United President Scott Phillipson’s written testimony submitted to the 9/13/22 legislative hearing on OPWDD’s 2023-2027 statewide comprehensive plan. When we talk about quality care in human services, the challenges faced by direct care workers should be front and center.
Hiring an Organizer in CNY
September 1, 2022
SEIU Local 200United is hiring an Organizer (or Organizer-In-Training) in Central NY.
Capital Roots United Win Union Recognition
July 5, 2022
Capital Roots United/SEIU Local 200United Win Union Recognition, Avoiding Lengthy NLRB Election Process CEO Amy Klein and Board President Rachel Hye Youn Rupright announced that they will voluntarily recognize their employees’ union with SEIU Local 200United.
Capital Roots Staff Request Voluntary Recognition of Their Union with SEIU Local 200United
June 16, 2022
Over 80% of Capital Roots staff, who work across the Capital Region to provide equitable access to fresh food and green space, signed union authorization cards and requested recognition of their union from CEO Amy Klein.
Statement from the Joseph's House Union Organizing Committee
June 7, 2022
TROY, NY – Last week, Joseph’s House and Shelter’s Executive Director, Kevin O’Connor, declined to voluntarily recognize the union of the non-profit organization’s approximately 80 workers. In response, the union organizing committee releases the following statement:
Joseph’s House and Shelter Workers Request Voluntary Recognition of Their Union with SEIU Local 200United
May 23, 2022
TROY, NY – This morning, a delegation of Joseph’s House and Shelter workers, joined by local faith and labor leaders, delivered a letter to Executive Director Kevin O’Connor requesting voluntary recognition of their union with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 200United. The open letter was signed by a majority of the agency’s employees. A supermajority of the agency’s workers signed union authorization cards to demonstrate support for unionization.
Skidmore Faculty Forward/SEIU Local 200United Announce Union Organizing Drive
April 27, 2022
After months of organizing, Skidmore College’s non-tenure-track faculty say they will file for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board with more than 60% support of their colleagues to form their union with SEIU Local 200United
