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Summer Relief Bonus FAQ

There has been some confusion on the Summer Relief Bonus (SRB) program and who it applies to as well as when it applies.  Please read our FAQ to hopefully clear up and questions you may have.

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Summer Relief Bonus Program

Communication Workers of America Local 1168 and Kaleida Health enter into Agreement for Summer Relief Bonus Program Communication Workers of America Local 1168 is happy to announce that they have entered into an agreement for a summer relief bonus program. The program will provide a one-time bonus payment of $100 per...

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SJC Service Upgrade MOU Announcement

We are happy to announce that the Bargaining committee has reached an agreement with Catholic Health on market adjustments for the Service Bargaining Unit. Please see the official release below for details - Service Upgrades Memo   Fully Executed Service Market Adjustments  

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New Floating Language Effective June 1st

Effective June 1st 2023 we have new language from our CBA that takes effect.  This affects all sites and departments with the exception of DeGraff and Highpointe. CWA has confirmed a meeting with Kaleida Health to discuss this language being applied to Long Term Care Facilities.

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Current Pharmacy Benefits Clarification

There has been some confusion lately regarding our current prescription plan and how or where our members can fill their prescriptions under the current plan.  Please see below in regards to a clarification. As always if there are any questions please reach out to us or call the local and speak to someone about it....

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