MERGER NEWS Federal Trade Commission (FTC) & 23 States Oppose Hospital Merger The Record – November 13, 2021 Some 23 states have voiced opposition to Englewood Health’s proposed merger with Hackensack Meridian Health, filing court papers in a Federal Trade
The contract between HPAE and Union County is set to expire on December 31st and the members of your Local Executive Board have been hard at work preparing to begin negotiations with management.
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are nine (9) local officer positions that are up for election this year.
All nurses (full-time, part-time and per diem) will be receiving a 3% raise effective retro from 11/14. You will see this reflected in your 12/3 paycheck. Eligible employees will still also advance one step on the wage scale the first pay
HPAE met with management for our third bargaining session. We were able to reach an agreement which clarifies when a member is required to attend court appearances on behalf of hospital related issues.
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are eleven (11) local officer positions that are up for election this year as well as Representative positions.
The University approached HPAE locals 5089 and 5094, and other Rutgers unions, with a proposal for a 2-year contract extension that includes a nominal wage increase.
As your new HPAE Rep, I am happy to share a recent victory with you on an issue important to our department. We write to highlight how we reached this victory -- to celebrate our success and to inspire us
The company refused to negotiate on a guarantee of hours at a national level. They want to keep this at a local level. Where they continue to try to take that away as well.
In an effort to combat the staffing challenges, the Hospital has contracted agency nurses as well as are relying more on members working extra shifts to fill in the gaps.