Local 5131 Upcoming Local Union Events
We have general membership meetings on February 22nd at 12 pm and 4 pm. Both will be virtual via Zoom. Our officers will give updates from the staffing committee, grievances, and health and safety issues.
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Local 5131 PCU Staffing Meeting Update
We recently had a meeting with management and administration to address some of the ongoing issues in the PCU’s.
Settlement for COVID Vaccine Exempted Nurses
Our HPAE Inspira locals jointly filed grievances in 2021 regarding COVID testing protocols.
Inspira Health integrates Salem Medical Center into system
Inspira Health recently announced that the integration of Salem Medical Center into the health system is complete, as of Sunday. The hospital has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Inspira Violence Prevention Update
Our HPAE locals, representing all 6 campuses at Inspira, met with management this month to debrief the violent incident at Vineland.
Calls for more safety measures to counter violence against NJ hospital staff
While recent state-specific data is hard to find, hospitals here reported nearly 10,000 violent incidents in 2021, up nearly 15% from 2019, according to an industry report issued last year.
Local 5621 Membership Update - Float Nurses
We are excited to announce that we have come to an agreement with the Hospital that will create a “float” RN position.
Local 5131 June Membership Update
We know there are continuing problems with staffing. As of the meeting last month with management, incentives and contracts were to be continued (except for double SIP). Agency nurses are also being utilized throughout the hospital system.
Local 5131 May Membership Update
Our local held an education dinner at the start of this month to kickoff nurses’ week. Members earned 2 contact hours while they learned about violence prevention in healthcare.
Staffing Committee Update, April 18, 2023
There was a lot of discussion about staffing and incentives. Please make sure that your management and the staffing office have your current phone number. This is how they are to be communicating any open shifts with incentives.
Local 5131 Education Dinner & Violence Prevention Workshop, May 9th, 2023
We are offering an opportunity to learn two contact hours and enjoy a free meal on May 9th at Merighi’s Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360.
PTO Request Deadline, February 28, 2023
Reminder that the PTO request open period ends on February 28th. Some things to keep in mind as you finalize your requests...