BUFFALO, N.Y. — Healthcare workers at Kaleida Health, Western New York’s largest healthcare employer, are preparing for a possible strike as union leaders say contract talks have stalled over unresolved staffing and wage concerns.
Negotiations between Kaleida Health and healthcare workers—represented by CWA Local 1168 and 1199SEIU—have been ongoing since March. While progress has been made in some areas, union leaders say key issues remain on the table.
“Kaleida’s not making the moves at the bargaining table,” said Cori Gambini, President of CWA Local 1168…