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This Is Our Moment. Our Fight. Our Future.

26 Jun, 2025

After months of bargaining, Kaleida Health has made it clear they’re unwilling to meet the needs of the frontline workers who keep this system running. The proposals on the table fall far short of what’s needed to ensure safe staffing, fair compensation, and the respect healthcare workers deserve. That’s why we’re calling for a strike authorization vote—to show we are united, organized, and ready to fight for a contract that protects both workers and patients.

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to stay informed and empowered:

📌 What a strike authorization vote means

📌 What to expect and how to prepare

📌 Answers to your most common questions

📌 And our full press conference from Thursday, June 26th

We didn’t start this fight—but we’re ready to win it. Together.

Sign Your Commitment Card – Let’s Show Our Strength

Ready to take a stand? Signing a commitment card is a powerful way to show Kaleida—and each other—that you’re all in for a fair contract. It’s not just a signature—it’s a promise: We’re united, we’re watching, and we’re ready to fight for what we deserve.

The more of us who sign, the louder our message becomes. Show your solidarity. Show your power. Sign today.

👉 Click Here To Sign Your Commitment Card.

What Is a Strike Authorization Vote?

A strike authorization vote does not mean we are going on strike—it means we are giving our bargaining team the power and leverage they need to fight for the contract we deserve. A strong “YES” vote tells Kaleida Health that we are united, serious, and ready to do whatever it takes to win fair wages, safe staffing, and respect on the job.

This is about power. This is about showing Kaleida that we stand together—and we won’t back down.

A powerful turnout sends a message they can’t ignore.

Show up. Vote YES. Make your voice count.

Voting Dates & Locations:

🗓️ July 8–9, 6AM–9PM – Wyndham Garden (Ellicott Room), 125 High St, Buffalo

🗓️ July 10 ONLY, 6AM–9PM – CWA Local 1168, 1900 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst

You must be a dues-paying member of CWA Local 1168 in good standing to vote.

Strike Authorization FAQ – Know Your Rights, Know the Facts

As we move closer to a potential strike, it’s critical that every member understands what a strike means—and what it doesn’t. This FAQ breaks down common questions, clears up misconceptions, and provides key information so you can be fully prepared, informed, and confident in what lies ahead.

A strike is a serious step, and it’s not taken lightly. But when we stand together, fully informed and united, we send a message that cannot be ignored.

Still have questions? Talk to a union representative or contact us directly:

📬 [email protected] | ☎️ 716-638-1168

Watch: June 26th Press Conference – Strike Authorization & Contract Update

On June 26th, we held a live press conference with local media to speak directly about where things stand in our contract negotiations, why we’re moving forward with a strike authorization vote, and what this means for our members and our community.

If you missed it, now’s the time to catch up. This is your union, your contract, and your fight—get informed and stay involved.

Watch the full video here.

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