Local 5030 1st Quarter 2025 Member Update
Well we have sprung forward for 2025 and spring will be upon us before we know it. We have been working on several issues that have been brought to our attention and we also have some new announcements in this update that we will be sharing. We have also had several grievances upheld for our members and will update you in this newsletter. Get involved in your Union because when we all speak with one voice, we can make change! We are looking for union representatives for each unit. If you are interested, please let us know and we will provide you with the training. Please use our email address, listed below, to send us any communications and to address issues or concerns you may be having.
MARCH 26 MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOR PALISADES AND QUEST
PLEASE JOIN US AT MARRIOTT HOTEL, 3 PEMBROKE PLACE IN EDGEWATER (JUST DOWN FROM THE HOPSITAL) FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING. MEETING TIMES ARE 8AM, 1PM AND 4PM. WE WILL HAVE CONTRACTS FOR THOSE THAT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY AND DISCUSS ANY ISSUES OR CONCERNS THAT YOU MAY BE HAVING IN YOUR UNIT.
ESL FROM DAY 1
In negotiations last year we were able to get ESL from 1st day out for emergency room hospital visit and urgent care visit in addition to what we already had in article 20. If you are using ESL from 1st day out for one of those mentioned visits, please do the following;
- An eligibility form must be completed
- Fax the form along with the MD note to 201-854-5710 or you can walk it over to Occ Health.
- Your ESL can be used in hourly increments.
- If you are going to be out over 3 days (covid etc.) then you will need to contact Sedgwick.
GRIEVANCES UPHELD/WON
Azza Elsaid and Tony Ellis – Co Grievance Chairs
STAFFING
Over the past couple of months, we have meet with HMH on several grievances that were filed on behalf of members whose contract rights were violated. Some of these grievances were upheld which resulted in back pay and disciplines being removed from members records along with health & safety issues being addressed. If you feel that a contract violation has occurred, please reach out so that we may investigate the issue and file a grievance on your behalf if warranted. The grievance/arbitration procedure is outlined in Article 8 of the collective bargaining agreement.
A class action grievance was filed back in July for Palisades failure to follow staffing guidelines and for their failure to have ANMs and Nurse manager to take assignment when the ratios are not met. As we continue to work with HMH to find a resolution to the grievance the arbitration date has been set for May 12. Please let us know when you are having issues with the staffing ratios and please continue to fill out the short staffing forms as we need them for any grievance that is filed.
HPAE LOCAL 5138 SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER BARGAIINING – TARA ROJO PRESIDENT
I wanted to give a quick update that our sister HPAE Local down south has started negotiations with HMH/Southern Ocean Medical Center. They are fighting for staffing ratios and better wages. We stand united with them in their fight against Hackensack Meridian.
INCENTIVE BONUS
As per your contract we have the upcoming incentive bonus for this year. That is usually paid in April, but we are waiting on confirmation along with the percentage. Once we receive the confirmation, we will let all members know.
WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
If you are called into your supervisor’s office, please tell your supervisor “If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without union representation, I choose not to answer questions.” This is your right under the law.
- EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR CO-WORKERS – attend a meeting, share this flyer.
- Please use the local email to better communicate with us Local50302@HPAE.ORG for all questions and issues you may have.
TELL HACKENSACK TO RESPECT US, PROTECT US AND SUPPORT US
Tara Rojo, President
Leslian Caraballo, Vice-President
Angela Vallecillo, Secretary
Katherine Puca, Treasurer
Azza Elsaid, Co Grievance Chair
Tony Ellis, Co Grievance Chair
Nina Martinez, Quest Rep
