CONTRACT RATIFIED!

The Union would like to inform you that the new contract has been ratified.  The vote was 364-106. Thanks for your hard work and all of your support through this process.  Your new contract goes into effect now.  The holiday premium increase goes into effect with the next holiday (Memorial Day).  The pay increases go into effect with the...

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Management Coughs Up Auditorium A for Contract Vote!

In a positive development, the Union has been able to secure Auditorium A in the hospital for the contract ratification vote! We believe this will help more members be able to vote with minimal inconvenience. The voting times remain 6 AM to 9 AM, 1 PM to 4 PM, and 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday and Friday. Ballots will be counted on Friday at 8 PM. The ballot will offer two choices: whether to accept the tentative agreements or to reject them...

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Contract Vote on Thursday and Friday

This morning, the union notified St. Joe's management that all of the mandatory bargaining subjects have been resolved and that the union is going to present the tentative agreements to its membership on Thursday and Friday for your consideration. Management has been trying to force the union bargaining team to give up our unfair labor practice complaints that have been filed with the National Labor Relations Board over their illegal infringement...

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Top Foods and Drinks Detrimental to Your Oral Health

Does it matter which snack, breakfast cereal or beverage you reach for on the grocery shelf? When it comes to your oral health, it can make a big difference. The foods and drinks you select each contain different ingredients, including minerals, vitamins, sugars and acids, each with varying nutritional values and effects on your teeth and mouth. In some, the nutritional value is very low and their ability to cause problems to your oral...

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Save Money on Happy Hours and Food and Drink Specials

At times when everybody lives on a tighter budget looking for money saving opportunities is high priority. People still love to go out, meet friends after work, enjoy a good dinner but it can get expensive to do that. Happy hours and discounted food specials are really popular among people every age group. Restaurants are trying to fulfill that need with discounted menus and happy hours. But discovering these deals is not that easy. Happy...

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Basic Rug Cleaning Tips for Food and Drink Spills

Food and drink spills are among the toughest cleaning problems to deal with for rug owners. It is a common occurrence yet some still do not know the right way to approach cleaning up this kind of mess. Not knowing the basics of cleaning up food and drink spills can really put rug owners at a disadvantage and their carpets at serious risk of long-term damage. Whether you are having a party at your home or are just eating in the living...

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Union Continues to Seek Solutions to Staffing Crisis; Management Continues to Say "No"

Tomorrow, the Union heads back to the bargaining table to fight for better staffing. We have made a number of proposals to address your concerns.  Despite management's refusal to adequately address the issue,  we have modified our proposals in the hopes of getting a deal.As part of the solution, we had proposed a free charge to be available for unit coverage and support.  When management said "no", we proposed that charge nurses should...

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