On July 12, the workers union 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, launched a series of labor actions in an effort to protect pension benefits.

A union bulletin obtained by ESENDOM provides a glimpse of the behind the scenes negotiations that led to the latest labor mobilizations. According to the League Bargaining Bulletin #3:

"Today, June 13th, your 1199 Bargaining Committee met with League Management to hear its list of contract proposals. Management did not present any wage proposals, but instead continued its song and dance about the need to make significant ‘modifications’ to the pension benefit structure. After presenting their demands, they rejected the majority of ours out of hand."