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Nurses’ union ratifies new contract with RWJUH
Ending a strike that began in August, 1,700 workers will receive raised wages, caps on insurance costs and safe staffing standards/ratios address under the new, three-year agreement.
Striking nurses, RWJUH reach tentative agreement (updated)
Since August, 1,700 people have been on strike at Robert Wood University Hospital in New Brunswick, with safe staffing at the heart of the dispute.
Amid RWJBarnabas nurses strike, Sanders holds HELP Committee meeting in NJ
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was in New Brunswick Friday for a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing on staffing shortages in the health care sector — a core issue in the ongoing walkout at the city's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
RWJUH stalemate persists, sides set to meet again this week
Following talks Friday that did not resolve the matter, Judy Danella, president of USW Local 4-200 and a hospital employee since 1995, said the ball is now in management's court after the union presented "a proposal that we believe addresses any reasonable concerns they have raised."
RWJUH, striking nurses union head back to negotiating table
As the standoff enters its third month, Friday's meeting is the first since mid-September and will be met with a 9 a.m. press conference from demonstrating workers.
Stalemate continues between RWJUH, striking nurses
While the union says its members feel "dismissed" by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital management, administrators say it "is doing everything it can to end" the dispute.
RWJUH nurses strike heats up as union rejects latest offer
Additionally, a judge issued a temporary restraining order requested by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital management regarding the picket line outside of the New Brunswick facility.
New talks yield no deal as nurses strike continues at RWJUH
After meeting for the first in nearly four weeks, the stalemate between more than 1,700 workers and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital persists.
RWJUH nurses strike remains in bitter stalemate
Even with health benefits discontinued as of Sept. 1 for workers who have walked out, there are currently no upcoming bargaining sessions scheduled — with the last having occurred in mid-August.
On the scene: RWJUH nurses strike now in 2nd month
The union representing more than 1,700 workers held a rally and press conference Sept. 5 to call out what it says are unfair labor practices at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
