This notice is coming to you on behalf of the Local 5094 Nomination and Election Committee. The following members will be running for Local 5094 Co-President (Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway/Stratford/Camden, Rowan).
I wanted to take a moment to update you on the implementation of Project Impact and the ongoing effects bargaining around it.
Our Solidarity Rally was a success! The corner of Bergen and 12th Ave was painted all union red as HPAE members gathered to show support for each other.
We met with the hospital to continue negotiating over our contract, which expires at the end of the month. Management proposed 1.45% across-the-board increases for Staff Nurses and 2.75% increases for other, non-bedside nurses.
We hope everyone enjoyed their summer vacations. We have been working on several issues that have been brought to our attention and we also have some new announcements in this update that we will be sharing.
Thank you to everyone who came to our Union Meeting last night. For those who couldn't make it, here is what we discussed...
Please attend the informational and ratification vote meeting on Wednesday October 2nd. You can stop by anytime between 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm.
It is critical that you participate in Union actions to show support for our bargaining proposals! Our September 16th session was not worth our time. Every time we think we take two steps forward, the Hospital takes a step back.
We will be having a General Membership Meeting at the Glendola Firehouse, on Wednesday October 9th, from 5pm to 9pm. All Eboard and HPAE reps will be present to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have.
On September 13, we met with University Hospital to continue negotiating over our contract. We stood by our safe staffing ratios proposals, which would ensure the best patient care possible.
We met with University Hospital to continue negotiating over our contract, which is set to expire at the end of the month. Management began the session by presenting us with data that shows consistent commitment to hiring more nurses.
A lot has happened over the last two days - your Union officers have been working tirelessly to get the facts and make sure everyone's rights and jobs are protected.