Local 5089 Rutgers RNs contract update, May 3
Our HPAE Local 5089 Negotiating Committee held our third bargaining session with Rutgers University on May 3, 2018.
Our HPAE Local 5089 Negotiating Committee held our third bargaining session with Rutgers University on May 3, 2018.
On Wednesday, May 2nd, a vote was held to ratify a new agreement with University Hospital for one year.
On Friday, April 27th, we held a ratification vote for our one year agreement with University Hospital. 95% of members who turned out to vote gave the thumbs up for our new agreement.
Management has proposed changes to work and on-call requirements. Our Next Session is Tuesday, May 1.
Please make sure you attend one of the sessions to learn about the details and then vote on the new contract. Remember – only members can attend & vote!
We’re gearing up for negotiations of the National Addendum this year.
With the Rutgers, Rutgers Health Group and RWJ Barnabas Health partnership scheduled to go into to effect on July 1, 2018, our union, HPAE, along with our union coalition partners, continue to be very concerned.
On Friday April 13th, the HPAE Local 5089 Negotiating Committee was able to reach a tentative agreement that guarantees every member will receive a wage increase while strengthening our rights as union members.
Close to 50 blood pressure checks were performed and food was distributed to community members at St Mary’s Catholic Church in West New York.
Please make sure you attend one of the sessions to learn about the details and then vote on the new contract. Remember - only members can attend & vote!
RN’s along with CNA’s from HPAE Local 5030 are holding a Community Day of Action by offering health screenings to those in the community that are in need of assistance.
All three locals have now had their first negotiations session with management.