Union Hikes Pay, Protects Benefits at Two New Jersey Health Care Facilities (10/9/07)

Union Hikes Pay, Protects Benefits at Two New Jersey Health Care Facilities (10/9/07)

RWDSU Local 262 members at two New Jersey health care facilities -- Fresenius Medical Care Irvington and Fresenius Medical Care of North Newark/PineBrook – recently ratified a new three-year contract that protects benefits and provides a 9 percent wage increase over the life of the agreement. The pact, which became effective on September 1, covers 45 patient care technicians, dialysis assistants, ward clerks and secretaries.

In addition, there is an increase in the salary cap by $1-$1.50 for a majority of the employees. The pact also protects employee medical benefits and makes both the RWDSU and company dental plans available to all employees. The contract also protects vacation, holiday and personal time.

The negotiating committee also won a $500 signing bonus for workers with 15 or more years of service.