1199SEIU members to vote on offer from McGuire Group
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East announced on Friday that its members at four facilities will vote on a final offer from the McGuire Group.
According to the union, the McGuire Group issued its 'last, best and final offer' to four of its facilities, which include Northgate Health Care Facility, Garden Gate Health Care Facility, Autumn View Health Care Facility and Seneca Health Care Center.
If members vote against the offer, the union said its next steps could include an 'unlimited strike' at the four facilities.
A notice of a week-long strike was issued earlier this month at 15 nursing facilities throughout Western New York asking for better pay, staffing levels, pensions and more. Hundreds of nursing home workers began striking on Tuesday.
The union previously filed an unfair labor practice charge against Edward Farbenblum, the principal of the McGuire Group, alleging that he is negotiating in bad faith.
On Monday, 1199SEIU announced reached agreements for Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Williamsville, and Schofield Residence in Tonawanda.
Strike notices were also withdrawn at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center, Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, and The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Delaware Park.
Workers at Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston reached a tentative three-year agreement last week.
WIVB News 4 reached out to the McGuire Group who provided no comment.
Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here.
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