Christmas Gifts for Kids in Need
Local 5106 and AFSCME District 1199c union members at Temple Episcopal Hospital came together to make it a happy holiday for the clients served by Stenton Family Manor.
Penn Medicine to Finalize Merger With Princeton HealthCare System
The University of Pennsylvania Medicine is about to add its first New Jersey member – Princeton HealthCare System.
Health Exchange Enrollment Jumps, Even as G.O.P. Pledges Repeal
About 6.4 million people have signed up for health insurance next year under the ACA, the Obama administration said Wednesday, as people rushed to purchase plans regardless of Republican promises that the law will be repealed within months.
Members Ratify Contract Proposals for Upcoming Negotiations
On Wednesday, December 14, the LEB and negotiating team met with members throughout the day to review the proposals that we will present to management on January 3, 2017, when our negotiations begin.
Christie signs bill requiring N.J. to make quarterly pension payments
Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday signed a bill that will require the state to make quarterly payments to New Jersey's ailing public worker pension system.
Virtua Memorial hit with $12.5K OSHA fine
Virtua Health agreed to pay $12,471 fine to OSHA for alleged violations of safe patient handling regulations at Virtua Memorial Hospital.
Violent Incidents at Sunrise House Spark Workers to Raise Concerns for Patient and Worker Safety
After several incidents of violence at Sunrise House, HPAE, the union representing 125 addiction treatment workers at the facility, filed a complaint with the OSHA.
AAC/Sunrise House Faces Complaints Over Worker Rights, Safety Violations
Since the 125 staff members at AAC/Sunrise House voted overwhelmingly in favor of union representation with HPAE on June 29, 2016, management has committed a number of violations of workers' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Union Negotiations Update
We've been negotiating with AAC/Sunrise House management for our first union contract since September 21 and have had nine bargaining sessions.
Holiday Rep Party
We recently held our holiday Rep party to recognize the hard work and commitment of our local's Reps. It was a great opportunity for the Reps to come together and celebrate the work we've done this year.