Local 5004 Member Update: Staffing, Vacancies and Turnover
CURRENT TRENDS IN NURSING, DECEMBER 2021
CURRENT TRENDS IN NURSING, DECEMBER 2021
We are currently bargaining with HMHN over a Retention Bonus on behalf of Unionized Nurses and Nurse Educators in the OR, Ambulatory Surgery(JS) and Cardiac Surgery Admin (JS) at SOMC and JSUMC.
Over 83% of our membership in the Children's Health Unit signed a petition of solidarity calling on Rutgers and the DCF to maintain a safe work environment in the face of rising Covid numbers.
While there is still a big fight ahead of us, we are happy to announce that we have come to a Tentative Agreement with management on our local contract.
On Tuesday, December 7th, HPAE met with management for another bargaining session. Management responded to our proposal related to an electronic version of a staffing form which would make it easier for members to report their staffing concerns in real
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are four local 5112 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
We met with the Hospital for another negotiations session, however there was little to no progress made. Management began the session with denials of a need for language prohibiting managers from using mandatory overtime as a staffing tool, citing that
HPAE members have the option to participate in, or opt out of, the CVS Maintenance Choice program. This applies to 90 Day prescription refills. If you do nothing, you will be opted in. To opt out, You may also call
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.