(CORNING, NEW YORK) – 1199 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Workers East has reached a tentative, three-year contract with the Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare – which came as Caregivers were ready to hit the picket lines to fight for improved staffing levels, quality health insurance and competitive wages. 

The Unionized Workers’ previous three-year deal expired on April 30th (2025).  

“It took us several months for our committee to reach an agreement that we believe will help to recruit and retain more Workers. We are ready to take this back to our Membership for a vote,” said Jane Dillon, Unit Clerk at Corning Center. 

If ratified this week, details of the agreement will be made public following the vote.

Any plan for an informational picket is now on hold pending the outcome of the vote, Union Officials said. 

Typically, 100 Nursing Home Workers provide care for residents at Corning Center - which is a for-profit, 120-bed facility according to the New York State Department of Health.

However, more recently, there are closer to 60 Caregivers who are working at the home, according to the latest report provided to 1199 SEIU.  

Union members at Corning Center work as Activities Aides, Central Supply Clerks, Certified Nurse Assistants, Dietary Aides, Drivers, Housekeepers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Maintenance Techs, Rehabilitation Aides, Receptionists, Unit Assistants and Unit Clerks.

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