Local Updates

Local Updates
November 18, 2021

As your new HPAE Rep, I am happy to share a recent victory with you on an issue important to our department. We write to highlight how we reached this victory -- to celebrate our success and to inspire us

Local Updates
November 12, 2021

In an effort to combat the staffing challenges, the Hospital has contracted agency nurses as well as are relying more on members working extra shifts to fill in the gaps.

Local Updates
November 04, 2021

As of 2021, in no case will the minimum used for granting vacation leave during the normal vacation period be less than 1.0 FTE* per unit, per shift. As per the contract vacation guidelines, established by the medical center, are

Local Updates
November 04, 2021

We met with management yesterday and today (November 3rd and 4th) for local bargaining. We’ll send out an update on Friday but in the meantime, please keep wearing your buttons and send in the pictures  if you haven’t yet.

Local Updates
November 01, 2021

Panic buttons are now available on all units for staff members who sit in a close obs or care for patients with violent tendencies and physical outbursts.