Local 5185 Union Update, February 4, 2025
There will be a Union Action Meeting 2/10/25 in the 2a Innovation Center (glass room across from the A Elevators).
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CarePoint Health takes away employees' accrued paid time off; unions vow fight
CarePoint Health, millions of dollars in debt, told employees at its three Hudson County hospitals it is taking away all of their accrued paid time off (PTO) and capping future PTO...
Local 5185 Members: Protecting Our Benefits
CarePoint and HRH are trying to take away our Accruals. This is a direct violation of our Contract and we will NOT stand for It. We are already taking legal action.
Local 5185 Union Win!
Management has backed down and agreed to pay ALL the bonuses we are owed!
Local 5185 Update: It's Time to Fight
Last night, Management told us they do not plan on paying the bonuses that we negotiated in good faith, even though the Bankruptcy Judge gave them permission to do so.
Hudson Regional Hospital gets state board stamp of approval for Bayonne Medical Center takeover
Bayonne Medical Center’s future should be in Hudson Regional Hospitals (HRH) hands, the State Health Planning Board affirmed in a vote Thursday, a win for community members and officials who advocated for the transition after years of uncertainty.
Jersey City Council passes measure asking HRH to honor union contracts
The resolution, which was a late addition to the agenda, was sponsored by Ward E Councilman James Solomon and co-sponsored by Council President Joyce Watterman and Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey.
HPAE applauds Jersey City’s Council resolution supporting the union’s demand that Hudson Regional Hospital honor union contracts
The City Council in Jersey City has passed a resolution demanding that Hudson Regional Hospital.
AFT Occupational Liability Insurance Plan
The Occupational Liability Insurance Plan (the Plan) provides AFT members broad protection for legal defense costs and court judgements.
Local 5185 Update: Fighting For Our Rights
As you know, much has been happening at BMC. Hudson Regional Hospital recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to Thanksgiving complete with new architectural designs for the front lobby as well as a press conference.
Transfer of BMC to Hudson Regional Hospital takes major step with recommendation by state DOH
The transfer of Bayonne Medical Center, one-third of the cash-strapped CarePoint Health system, to Hudson Regional Hospital has cleared a major hurdle.
New operator for Bayonne hospital promises a new day
Hudson Regional Health CEO Nizar Kifaieh delivered good news to a curious staff at Bayonne Medical Center on Tuesday morning...