Year: 2012
UMass Memorial layoffs a concern
News from our Bargaining Units
Anna Jaques Hospital (Newburyport): Ratified a 1-year contract with 1% raise across-the-board, an additional 1% at the top step, 0.5% bonus on anniversary date, better RIF language with bumping rights… Read more »
Two new bargaining units in Region 4
Nurses of Holy Family Hospital in Methuen recently elected MNA as their union and are now working hard to negotiate with Steward Health Care.
Spring CE classes to be offered in Region 4
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Yes Magazine: Nurses Fight for a Dose of Tax Justice
Warm Hats, Glove, Mittens Needed for Kids in Region 4
Please help us continue our Region’s very successful collection of warm clothing for our school nurses and public health nurses to provide to kids in need. To drop off items… Read more »
Proposed nurse scope-of-practice expansion to improve discharge
Another editorial supporting Legislator’ Call for a study of mental health access before any closig of Taunton is initiated
State House News Service: Taunton Hospital Backers See Need for Mental Health Needs Study
By Kyle CheneySTATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, FEB. 13, 2012…..An effort by southeastern Massachusetts lawmakers to stall the Patrick administration’s move to close Taunton Hospital appeared Monday to… Read more »