From the New York Times, August 27, 2015 WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board, in a long-awaited ruling, made it easier on Thursday for unions to negotiate on behalf of workers at fast-food chains and other companies relying on
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Final Reminder: Local 5094 Election Deadline and Ballot Count
All ballots for the HPAE Local 5094 Officer and Rep election must be received by the August 30, 2015 deadline. Ballots will be counted by our Election Committee on Monday, August 31 at 5:00 pm at the HPAE/AFT New Brunswick
Contract Update for University Hospital – August 26, 2015
On Wednesday, August 19th, we had our latest negotiation session with UH management. Our team came ready and willing to discuss wages and other economic issues – unfortunately, management is still not willing to join in that discussion.
Nurse’s Union Authorizes Strike, Holds Rally in Somers Point Before Negotiations
From Politicker NJ, August 25, 2015 SOMERS POINT – New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech joined members of the Shore Nurses Union and New York State Nurse’s Association’s bargaining unit outside of the Shore Medical Center Tuesday to support
The Real War on Families: Why the U.S. Needs Paid Leave Now
From In These Times, August 18, 2015 Investigation reveals the devastating effects of the lack of paid family leave: Our data show nearly 1 in 4 employed mothers return to work within two weeks of childbirth. Leigh Benrahou began laying
HPAE 5094 Election: Have you received your ballot?
Elections for HPAE Local 5094 Officers and Representatives have been underway for a week now. Some members have reported not yet receiving their ballot in the mail. If you did not receive a ballot, please contact HPAE Staff Rep, Jeffrey
Local 5089 University Hospital Contract Update – August 20
Our Negotiating Committee met with management again on Tuesday, August 18 to continue negotiations for a new contract. Based on the discussion at the previous session, HPAE presented revised proposals dealing with seniority which includes lay-off and recall language as
Americans’ Support for Labor Unions Continues to Recover
“ From Gallup Polls, August 17, 2015 PRINCETON, N.J. — Americans’ approval of labor unions has jumped five percentage points to 58% over the past year, and is now at its highest point since 2008, when 59% approved. In the
In major win for NCAA, Northwestern football players cannot unionize
From the Washington Post, August 17, 2015 The National Labor Relations Board halted the unionization efforts of Northwestern’s football players in a unanimous decision Monday, dismissing the players’ petition and handing a major victory to the NCAA and universities trying