Phoenix Center Important Union Bargaining Update, June 16, 2026
Yesterday (6/15), we met with Management. We made significant progress on Staffing and Wages.
Yesterday (6/15), we met with Management. We made significant progress on Staffing and Wages.
We wanted to remind you that we will be holding ratification meetings on Tuesday, June 16 at Moose Lodge (853 Woodlane Rd, Mt. Holly, NJ).
We’re proud to share that, because of the strength and unity of our membership, we’ve reached a Tentative Agreement that your bargaining committee strongly recommends.
We are writing to regretfully inform you that Inspira has decided to close the Intensive Care Units at the Mannington and Elmer facilities. This is a layoff of approximately 15 RN positions at Mannington and approximately 12 at Elmer.
There is a limited window of time for the Union to identify and document monies that may be owed to members, including unpaid wages, benefits, and other financial losses.
Please read this entire union update. It contains important information on union issues, safe staffing, benefits, and raises.
On April 30, HPAE union representatives attended a meeting with Rutgers upper management and Labor Relations personnel to discuss the working conditions at UBHC.
There was no scheduled bargaining session for this week. The bargaining team is back at the table on Monday, June 15th. See the attached flyer for an update from our last session and links to attend open bargaining.
The bargaining team has given a new date to allow time for negotiations to continue. However, if Virtua doesn't deliver, 800 nurses will be on the picket line for a new strike date of June 23rd!
Management continues to reject any contractual staffing protections. Members again spoke forcefully about the need for clear, actionable staffing numbers in any contract we ratify.
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