ARC National Bargaining Update (November 9 – November 11)
The company refused to negotiate on a guarantee of hours at a national level. They want to keep this at a local level. Where they continue to try to take that away as well.
Local Updates
Staffing Issues at UH
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.
Notice of Nominations and Election of Local 5097 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are three local 5097 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
Notice of Nominations and Election of Local 5091 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are four (4) local officer positions that are up for election this year. They are Vice President of RNs, Treasurer, Mobilization Coordinator and Grievance Chairperson.
HPAE local 5094 CHU and CFN Membership Forums (12/7 & 12/14)
The HPAE Reps for the CHU and CFN members are calling a meeting of the membership to discuss ongoing issues affecting coworkers across the state. To make it possible for maximum participation, we are offering two sessions on the same
HPAE Local 5089 & Local 5094 Membership Meetings – 11/9 and 11/11
You are invited to a Local 5094/5089 Membership meeting. When: November 9, 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) November 11, 1 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Agenda: COVID Updates/Return to the office Unemployment claims Grant funded programs Vaccine
HPAE Local 5103 Strike Vote Meeting Notice: Sunday, November 14
We will be holding a special voting meeting with the membership on Sunday, November 14th to give you an update and take a critical vote authorizing the Bargaining Committee to call a strike if necessary.
Vacation Guidelines by Unit
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
HPAE Local 5103 Bargaining Update, November 4, 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.
Membership News for Local 5621
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.