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As contract negotiations begin this year, it is critical that we hear directly from you. The Rutgers Contract Survey is how members’ real experiences and concerns are documented and used to set bargaining priorities.
Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and many blessings to you and your loved ones. It is unbelievable how many activities, how many memories can be packed into a few days and then back to work as if they never happened.
Two weeks ago, we reached out to Management with some proposed dates to have negotiations, as well as requested information we need to formulate our proposals and bargain on a level playing field.
January was a busy month that came with some big victories! Take a moment to get caught up.
Last night (1/28), we had our final bargaining session with management. We reached a Final Agreement with real improvements in Wages, Benefits, Safety, and Staffing.
Our Union has also filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board over Management's unlawful actions, including their bad-faith bargaining and failure to provide any information.
Last week, Management sent a 30-day layoff notice covering several workers in Food & Nutrition, with future layoffs across the Hospital being considered.
We resolved several key sticking points, including Per-Diems receiving the same minimum raise as FT & PT Members, increased staffing protections, RNs doing Supervisor Duties, and Weekend Make-Ups.
We are happy to announce that while we’re not out of the woods yet, management has informed us that they will not be implementing layoffs in January.
Yesterday (Jan 20), our bargaining team met with Management. We discussed Wages, Staffing, Differentials, Hours & Schedules, Holidays, and The HPAE Retiree Medical Trust.
The deal still needs approval from state and federal entities before the transaction is considered final.
This pay period, deductions for the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust will begin. This is the Pension-type benefit we voted to set up in July. All Full-Time, Half-Time, and Part-Time members contribute $0.20 per hour ... towards the trust.