Virtua hospital in clash with staff over request to work with COVID-19
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli says complaint by union is under investigation
Local Updates
HPAE Local 5103 Union Update, October 30
Just a couple things I want to give you an update on: BLEACH WIPES They are horrible. We all know they are horrible. National knows they are horrible. Unfortunately, we are stuck with them for the time being. It is
Local 5091 nominations for officer elections: deadline extended to November 3
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are four (4) local officer positions that are up for election this year.
Stand with Rutgers healthcare workers petition & NJ.com article on CHU nursing cuts
A total of 67 nurses employed by Rutgers University who were assigned to local child welfare offices and kept tabs on each foster child’s physical and mental health, are out of a job after Nov. 6.
Stand with Rutgers healthcare workers caring for vulnerable, at-risk children in foster care
Healthcare workers across NJ have responded to the call, providing patient care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, now essential workers providing support medical services to foster children are facing layoffs.
HPAE local 5091 General Membership Meeting: Friday, October 9
We will be having general membership meetings this Friday in the cafeteria. Your participation is important. Please plan to attend one of the meetings.
HPAE Local 5629 Members: Ratification Vote
The American Arbitration Association will be conducting our Ratification vote. The emailing of voting instructions and Personal Identification Numbers (“PINs”) will take place on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 at 6:00 A.M.
HPAE Local 5112 Updates & Contract Survey
Every member should be aware that all on-site classes for BLS have been cancelled until further notice which will effect any member whose BLS Certification is due to expire at the end of 2020.
Local 5142 Membership Call on October 6th
Now that we have our ratified contract, it’s important that we continue the momentum and solidarity we have built!
Cooper University Health Care Gives Hero Bonus
On September 24, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, and the Co-CEO’s announced a Hero’s Bonus for the Cooper Team.
Local 5089 UH Updates: NJ Workers' Comp Benefits & UH Funding
Governor Murphy signed a new bill into law on Tuesday, September 15th which allows members that contracted CoVid-19 while working at UH are now eligible to claim Workers’ Comp benefits retroactive to March 9, 2020.
Local 5103 Labor Management & Violence Prevention Meeting Minutes
Health fleet transports continue to be a problem, and the delays have created an ER crisis. Yasser agreed to address the issues and recommended a member of the management team to attend our meetings.