Local 5004 Member Update: Staffing, Vacancies and Turnover
CURRENT TRENDS IN NURSING, DECEMBER 2021
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Member Update, November 2021
MERGER NEWS Federal Trade Commission (FTC) & 23 States Oppose Hospital Merger The Record – November 13, 2021 Some 23 states have voiced opposition to Englewood Health’s proposed merger with Hackensack Meridian Health, filing court papers in a Federal Trade
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
Sally Rivera: A Remembrance
HPAE lost Sally Riveria, RN who passed away suddenly in August. Sally retired from EHMC several years ago, but maintained a lasting connection to her colleagues in MSICU.
Electronic Scheduling News Bulletin
HPAE Leadership had hoped that EHMC Administration would be committed to work in collaboration with HPAE to address issues/changes that would impact the nursing staff. Regrettably, that is not so.
CANCELLED: Cafeteria a Day, 9/30
Due to the Delta wave of the COVID19 virus, we will not be able to hold out in person cafeteria day this month. We will keep you posted once rescheduled.
Local 5004 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5004 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5004 Merger Update, August 5, 2021
The New Jersey Supreme Court granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request to for a preliminary injunction of the merger between Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and Englewood Health.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5004 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5004 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
We have a contract
This is an incredibly special moment in the history of our local. Our power was shown through our unity. Remember this moment, for it now is the benchmark by which we enforce our contract.
Local 5004 Ratification Vote Instructions
Voting begins tonight for ratification of our new contract with Englewood Health. Below are links to a summary of the agreement, the full tentative agreement and updated wage scales with the new increases added in.
Local 5004 Membership Meetings, Tuesday, June 1 (Updated Zoom Info)
Ratification if we have reached a tentative agreement, it will be presented to members for a vote or Strike Preparation if we don’t have an agreement.