On Tuesday, December 17th, we met with management for our most productive bargaining session to date as we were able to reach agreements on many of the non-economic proposals that had been outstanding.
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Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health announced on Dec. 16 that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential partnership.
Following the ratification vote which took place on Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th, our local membership voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify the tentative agreement presented by our local negotiation committee.
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there is one (1) local officer position that are up for this special election this year. It is Co-Vice President. The job description and duties of this officer can be found in the local’s constitution
The Local 5097 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5097 2019 Officer Elections. The committee cast vote for the slate since it was uncontested.
The Local 5091 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5091 2019 Officer Elections. The committee cast vote for the slate since it was uncontested.
The Local 5185 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5185 2019 Officer Elections. The committee cast vote for the slate since it was uncontested.
Our local Bargaining Committee continues to develop contract proposals that would bring us to parity with other local hospitals. Wages, improved staffing levels, and restoration of our PTO accruals and balances will be addressed.
After more than a full year of intense negotiations, the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) Local 5089, which represents more than 900 Registered Nurses at University Hospital, reached a tentative agreement with the Newark hospital.
Hackensack Meridian Health patients last week ran into delays and disruptions after the health care system's computer network went down for two days and slowly came back online, an official from the nurses' union said Monday.
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