JNESO Launches New Steward Initiative
Stewards fulfill the most important job in JNESO. They are the union’s eyes and ears on the ground. They support their colleagues and fellow members to make sure the contract is followed and everyone is free to do their job without distraction. The job doesn’t require a lot of work or a lot of time, [...]
That Disciplinary Deal is No Deal
It was a normal – almost routine – shift for Justine (her name has been changed to protect anonymity), an ER nurse with nearly two decades experience at her New Jersey hospital. She had a full load of patients, but all were manageable. One had come in complaining of a fever, but prior temperature assessments [...]
JNESO joins massive rally against NJ cuts
On May 22, 2010, several JNESO members and staffed joined 35,000 other nurses, teachers, police officers and others for a massive rally in Trenton protesting the severe cuts in state services championed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The New Jersey AFL-CIO helped organize the “Stand Up” rally — which was the largest in Trenton [...]
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JNESO is a professional health care union serving health workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the union represents 5,000 hospital and clinic workers, including nurses, LPNs, pharmacists and most licensed technical employees.
JNESO began in 1958 as the Jersey Nurses Economic Security Organization, a euphemism for the Union Division of the State Nurses Association.
In 1985, The JNESO membership voted to leave the State Association as an independent union, officially changed its name to JNESO. Since then, JNESO has expanded its membership base to include other professional and technical employees in the health care field. It has also extended its sphere of influence to other states.
1992 brought affiliation with the twelfth largest international in the AFL-CIO, the International Union of Operating Engineers. As the first health care union ever affiliated with the giant international, JNESO has been chartered as District Council. The IUOE connection has enable JNESO to continue its slow, steady growth a major player in health care while maintaining the autonomy and self direction demanded by our independent minded membership.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12 Noon and 7:30 PM Hampton Inn 121 Laurel Oak Road Voorhees, NJ 08043
HIPAA Seminar To be held October 6, 2010 Open to all Virtua/West Jersey Members Details coming soon! Please see your Local JNESO Board Members.
After the overwhelming success of last spring’s CEU seminar on documentation, the West Jersey Local is setting up a new ...
St. Mary’s Tech’s General Membership Meeting
Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 Memorial Building 3rd Floor Library 2:15-3:00 pm, 3:15-4:00 pm, 5:00-5:45 pm Agenda Items: 2010 Grievance and Arbitration Updates Last Call for Nominations Questions and Answers All members are encouraged to attend
ST. Michael’s General Membership Meeting
ST. MICHAEL’S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS All members are encouraged to make every effort to attend. You need only attend one session Location: 4TH FLOOR ANNEX CAFETERIA Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 Times: 7:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 4:00 PM Breakfast and lunch will be served
SAVE THE DATE! LEARN MORE!
Have you ever wanted to know more about …. What is a Grievance? How you File a Grievance Grievance Investigations How to make your contract work for you? SAVE THE DATE! JNESO Leadership Development Seminar and Training OCTOBER 27, 2010 Contact Your Labor Representatives Diane Grady or Meredith Larson for additional information 732-745-2776 Our Goal is to [...]
