On Thursday, January 18th, we had our second bargaining session with UH management. They responded to most of our proposals and gave us a new proposal on the resignation notice period. We did sign off on one tentative agreement regarding
On Wednesday, January 10th , the HPAE negotiating committee met with management for the second bargaining session. Both parties presented their initial proposals, which primarily addressed non-economic issues at this time. HPAE presented proposals that addressed concerns expressed by our members
Nominations for HPAE Local 5089 Officers and Representatives are closed and our election is now underway.
We have just concluded a special election for the seat of President on our Local Executive Board after the position was vacated.
Local 5147 members at the newly named Hudson Regional Hospital (formerly Meadowlands Hospital MC) approved terms of an agreement with new owner which included union recognition rights and a commitment to negotiate a new contract within 120 days.
The state has approved the sale of Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, the Secaucus hospital where admissions have plummeted under private ownership, to a multimillionaire real-estate developer who owns a Bergen County surgical center.
Cooper University Health Care said Friday it "will no longer pursue the acquisition" of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and other assets of a Catholic-run health system.
The Labor Management/Safety meeting was held November 28th. In addition to a follow-up discussion regarding "old business," the committee discussed safety, staffing, and other key issues.
A meeting of the Local 5106 Rep Council was held November 20th. In attendance were Betsy Nulty, Kathy Boardman, Pat Haynes, Venus Weaver, Mike Wilson, Richelle Kozak and Sue Clements.
We had our third bargaining session with VNA on December 7th. We were introduced to the new VNA HR Director, Gene Karlen. We also signed off on five tentative agreements.