Taken from The Record, September 4, 2015 After at least eight employees were attacked this year by patients at Bergen Regional Medical Center — including being barricaded in a room — federal authorities are calling on the hospital to beef
From the New York Times, August 31, 2015 WASHINGTON — With little fanfare, the Obama administration has been pursuing an aggressive campaign to restore protections for workers that have been eroded by business activism, conservative governance and the evolution of
From NJ Spotlight, August 31, 2015 Washing hands. Giving patients the right medication. Having enough qualified nurses. Those are among the basics steps that hospitals and their workers can take to ensure that patients are as safe as possible. They’re
From the NJ AFL-CIO, August 27, 2015 The Executive Board of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to not patronize the Taj Mahal and Tropicana casinos, two Atlantic City properties owned by billionaire robber
From NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, August 31, 2015 TRENTON — State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he remains committed to passing legislation that would require businesses to provide paid sick days and for nonprofit hospitals to pay property taxes.
From the New York Times, August 27, 2015 WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board, in a long-awaited ruling, made it easier on Thursday for unions to negotiate on behalf of workers at fast-food chains and other companies relying on
All ballots for the HPAE Local 5094 Officer and Rep election must be received by the August 30, 2015 deadline. Ballots will be counted by our Election Committee on Monday, August 31 at 5:00 pm at the HPAE/AFT New Brunswick
On Wednesday, August 19th, we had our latest negotiation session with UH management. Our team came ready and willing to discuss wages and other economic issues – unfortunately, management is still not willing to join in that discussion.
From Politicker NJ, August 25, 2015 SOMERS POINT – New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech joined members of the Shore Nurses Union and New York State Nurse’s Association’s bargaining unit outside of the Shore Medical Center Tuesday to support