CHS Bargaining Update #25 - Tentative Agreement Reached

After months of intense bargaining, a tentative agreement has been reached with Catholic Health. The package includes major wins on staffing enforcement, float pool premiums, salary increases, and longevity steps across all units.

CHS Bargaining Update #25 - Tentative Agreement Reached

Update regarding the current status of CHS Bargaining

In an effort to keep everyone informed please read the below memo that received by both sides of the table from Tim McNamara the mediator that is working with both parties during Catholic Health Bargaining and our members at Saint Joseph's Campus.

Update regarding the current status of CHS Bargaining

Meet & Greet Elected Officials re: Kaleida Service Line Closures

Kaleida Health is shutting down critical services — and our community deserves answers.

Meet & Greet Elected Officials re: Kaleida Service Line Closures

Update - UAP Scrub Uniform Contractual Alloment

CWA 1168 reminds all UAP members (CMAs, MAs, PCAs) of their contractual right to free scrub uniforms under Article 60 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Update - UAP Scrub Uniform Contractual Alloment

CHS Bargaining Update #24

Bargaining Update #24 – St. Joseph’s Campus

CHS Bargaining Update #24

CHS Bargaining Update #23

CHS presented a package on Agency, Attendance, and Staffing. While there’s some progress—like movement on attendance policy—CHS continues to reject key staffing and enforcement proposals. The Union remains firm that agency staff should not block night shift bidding.

CHS Bargaining Update #23

CHS Bargaining Update #22

Bargaining Update #22 – St. Joseph’s Campus

September 16, 2025

CHS Bargaining Update #22

Kaleida Announces Multiple Service Line Closures

Kaleida Health has announced multiple service closures due to drastic federal healthcare funding cuts under the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Services ending include the Millard Fillmore Surgery Center, outpatient and therapy services at DeGraff and Maple Rd., ENT at Buffalo General, and family plan

Kaleida Announces Multiple Service Line Closures