Leaders of HPAE locals negotiating contract renewals at three large New Jersey hospital systems say members have authorized them to go out on strike if they are unable to win enforceable safe staffing ratios in their new contracts.
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HMH responded to our economic proposals on the table by proposing an increase to the shift diff starting in 2025 and the Union countered with an additional increase taking effect upon ratification.
HPAE members are in bargaining with three large health systems to negotiate enforceable staffing ratios into new contracts. Such ratios will improve working conditions, reduce workplace stress, and help in retention of staff.
Today (5/22), we had our 12th negotiation session. Management came to us with a counter on wages today, along with some other issues that we indicated are important to us.
You guys rock! The turnout for leafleting was awesome and electric. It was the largest turnout ever for a leafleting.
The City Council in Jersey City has passed a resolution supporting “safe staffing standards in collective bargaining agreements, and proposed legislation and hereby urges the NJ Legislature to pass the ‘Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act,’”
Everyone is welcome to the newest addition to our hospital facilities, our Multi-Faith Room located on the first floor right in front of the elevator bank!
Today(5/21), we had our 11th negotiation session. We worked for most of the morning to provide management with an updated counter on our complete economic package. Management had no response.
Despite only offering a $1.75/hour raise, they came to us and rejected almost ALL of our other outstanding economics ... It appears that management is not taking this a seriously as we would have expected given the situation.
Earlier this week, hundreds of our coworkers showed a historical level of support for the idea of a potential strike at Palisades Medical Center. Well over half of the local came out to vote, and well over 90% of those
Today management finally responded to our J1 (staffing numbers). We had several questions for management on their counteroffer – which neither the CNO nor any of the other management team were prepared or able to answer.