Meadowlands Hospital Ordered to Pay Millions in Wages, Benefits to HPAE Members…And Other HPAE News
September 29, 2016
Meadowlands Hospital Ordered by Judge to Pay Millions in Wages, Benefits to HPAE Members
After a trial with 33 hearing days over two years, a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge has found Meadowlands Hospital guilty of more than a dozen violations of labor rights of HPAE members at Meadowlands Hospital going back to 2011, shortly after a for-profit group of owners took over the community hospital. HPAE leaders were still calculating the compensation owed to workers due to the legal violations of the hospital’s owners, but estimated that just two claims, for nurse intern wages and 401K contributions, would amount to more than $2.5 million.
HPAE Web Quiz #16
Hillary Clinton is the first women nominee for U.S. President of a major political party. Name three women who previously ran for President of the United States.
The first ten HPAE members who provide three correct names will receive $25 American Express card gift certificates.
Click here to participate in the quiz.
Last Chance to Register for the Convention!
This is your last chance to register for the HPAE convention, which will be held at the Bally’s Atlantic City on October 6 & 7 with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman as our keynote speaker. At the convention, we’ll be discussing how we can “Challenge Corporate Healthcare” and build a stronger union.
Click here to register for the convention.
Get on the Bus to PA and Make a Difference
Join us Saturday, October 15, when we’ll Get on the Bus to Philadelphia to urge voters to elect Hillary Clinton as President of the United States. Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state. For details and to register click here.
If you cannot Get on the Bus, you can still join us on labor walks in your community every Saturday up to and including Election Day! Register for a Labor Walk.
Fulop Endorses Murphy for Governor of NJ
Mayor Steve Fulop has endorsed Phil Murphy, the only Democratic candidate to have officially announced his intention to run for governor. Fulop said that he would be pursuing re-election as Jersey City mayor in 2017.
CarePoint Health Sues Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for $76 Million
Three Hudson County hospitals owned by CarePoint Health have filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s largest health insurer, alleging that the company owes them more than $76 million.
This Week in U.S. Labor History
A total of 29 strike leaders are charged with treason—plotting “to incite insurrection, rebellion & war against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania”—for daring to strike the Carnegie Steel Co. in Homestead, Pa. Jurors refuse to convict them – September 30, 1892
Read about other important struggles and events in U.S. labor history which occurred from September 26 to October 2, provided by Union Communication Services (UCS).
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