From the New York Times, April 8, 2016 A Wisconsin law barring unions from requiring workers in the private sector to pay the equivalent of union dues was struck down late Friday after a judge deemed it a violation of
Did you know that New Jersey has an Alternative to Discipline (ATD) law that protects nurses from public discipline? Your local officers have planned an excellent Continuing Ed offering on this topic on May 5, 5:30 to 7:00 pm,
From the New York Times, April 5, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco on Tuesday became the first city in the United States to approve six weeks of fully paid leave for new parents — mothers and fathers, including same-sex
From NJBiz, March 31, 2016 It’s official. The merger to create the largest health system in New Jersey — valued at $5 billion — and the second-largest employer in the Garden State has been approved by the state. RWJBarnabas
We have filed two class action grievances against Meridian regarding management’s violation of the contract regarding health insurance and market rate adjustments. On March 3, we met with Sherrie String, Senior VP for Human Resources. She has denied both
People newly insured under the Affordable Care Act were sicker, used more medical care and had higher medical costs than those who already had coverage, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association said Tuesday in a new study of its
Inspira RNs from Vineland had a meeting with the Cumberland County Freeholders to brief them on issues that will be presented at the upcoming negotiations and how they may impact the citizens of Cumberland County. Local 5131 RNs
For immediate release: March 30, 2016 For more information contact: Jeanne Otersen 201-262-5005 or cell 201-280-9279 Less than one year before the expiration of the County lease with Bergen Regional Medical Center, the union representing 500 nurses and health
Statement of Ann Twomey, RN, President, HPAE Re: the Supreme Court’s 4-4 Decision on Friedrichs v. the California Teachers Association March 29, 2016 Today’s Supreme Court 4-4 ruling in the ‘Friedrich vs California Teachers Association case protected nurses and healthcare
From the New York Times, March 29, 2016 WASHINGTON — A case that seemed poised to deal a major blow to public unions ended in a 4-4 tie on Tuesday at the Supreme Court, effectively delivering a big victory to
Last week, HPAE member Marty Marino represented Local 5058 at the NJ New Voices community forum in Asbury Park. The forum brought together over 70 Asbury Park residents, community groups, and journalists to share and collaborate on community issues including
From NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 24, 2016 TRENTON — Boosting the state minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2021 would benefit one in four workers in New Jersey, 90 percent of whom are at least 20