Doris Bell, President
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Local 5118 Union News, June 20, 2024
Late last week nursing administration and human resources reached out to the Local Executive Board. They informed us that SIP was being extended through July 13, not a full six week schedule. We counter proposed with an extension for six
Local 5118 Ratification Vote Results
We are proud to announce that we ratified our new Union contract tonight. 92% of the nurses who came out to vote, voted YES, to ratify the contract.
Local 5118 May 31 Negotiations Update and Tentative Agreements
On May 31st we reached a Tentative Agreement with Cooper. This means we will decide next Tuesday and Wednesday if we accept the agreement. If we vote yes, we will have a new union contract in place.
HPAE Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement with Coooper University Health Care
Just hours before the contract expiration, HPAE Local 5118 has reached a tentative agreement with Cooper University Health Care.
Local 5118 May 30 Negotiations Update
Today (5/30) we reached three tentative agreements...
Local 5118 May 29 Negotiations Update and Tentative Agreements
During the morning session the hospital gave us the tentative agreements we discussed at our last session. We reviewed across the table which of our articles are still open and that we will give them a package proposal after lunch.
Nurse Strike Looming At Cooper Hospital; Union Demands Better Staffing
Nurses at Cooper University Health Care will go on strike if they cannot get nurse-to-patient ratios in their new contract, according to union leadership.
Nurses threaten to strike at 3 NJ hospitals. Here's why
About 3,000 nurses have voted to authorize a strike at three New Jersey hospitals ... as they battle for mandatory staffing ratios to be placed in their contracts, union officials announced Tuesday.
HPAE Press Advisory: Potential strikes at three large NJ Hospitals
HPAE members are in bargaining with three large health systems to negotiate enforceable staffing ratios into new contracts. Such ratios will improve working conditions, reduce workplace stress, and help in retention of staff.
Local 5118 Negotiations Update for May 20 & May 22
You guys rock! The turnout for leafleting was awesome and electric. It was the largest turnout ever for a leafleting.
Local 5118 Negotiations Update, May 13, 2024
Yesterday (5/13) was a turning point in these negotiations. We had meaning discussions around the RN Safety and Violence Committee.