Allegations of threats against nurses at Albany Medical Center prompted conflicting responses from the Hospital and Nurses Union -- and even Governor Andrew Cuomo is weighing in.

In a statement, the governor says he's directing the State Department of Labor to launch an investigation, following reports of threats against nurses at Albany Medical Center in relation to attempts to unionize.

Cuomo said in part, "The right to organize is paramount, and New York State will not stand for any attempts to intimidate, illegally prevent, or dissuade workers from unionizing." 

The New York State Nurses Association says it's received reports of canceled vacations and pay raises, as well as nurses receiving threats of other repercussion if the union vote is approved.

In a statement, a union representative says in some cases, Albany Med is "in some truly offensive cases ... threatening the immigration status of some nurses by saying their employment status is at risk."

A spokesman for Albany Med says the hospital received numerous reports of bullying and intimidation from union supporters, aimed at nurses who plan to vote to unionize.

Albany Med also said, "We join with the Governor in calling for an end to anything other than honest and respectful dialogue. Albany Med’s focus remains where it has always been: on our patients, our employees, our students and our communities.”