Management has still not engaged with us on our key non-economic proposals (Layoff Protections, No Forced Shift Changes, No Non-RN Duties, etc) and is instead proposing to ADD to the list of reasons you can be disciplined or fired.
The term of office begins January 1, 2026, and ends December 31, 2027. Congratulations to all those elected and thank you to every candidate for your commitment to serving Local 5097.
The term of office begins January 1, 2026, and ends December 31, 2027. Congratulations to all those elected and thank you to every candidate for your commitment to serving Local 5185.
Please be advised that nominations are now open for all officer positions of Local 5131. Only members in good standing may nominate or be nominated. This election will take place by secret mail ballot.
Management initially rejected our proposals for Professional Practice (Protections against Non-Nursing Duties, AI, Outsourcing, Mandatory Shift Changes, etc). We argued forcefully for our position, and we hope management will reconsider their position.
It's been a big year for our union! Together, we've fought off management deleting our PTO, won countless grievances, took a historic strike vote, and won one of the strongest Contracts in New Jersey!
Prior to the holiday, your union leadership met with hospital administration regarding our insurance benefits for the new year. Despite our binding contract, the administration is requesting to open it up to negotiate a new insurance plan.
Happy Holidays! Enclosed is our November Member Update.
On Tuesday, 11/25, we met with Management for our first negotiations session. We presented our petition, signed by a majority of members, and then presented our non-economic and minor economic proposals.
Nominations for Local 5091 Officer positions were closed on September 2. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.