CarePoint Health, facing millions in debt, has eliminated accrued paid time off (PTO) and capped future PTO for employees at its three Hudson County hospitals. The move, cited as necessary for financial stability, has sparked outrage from unions who plan to challenge the decision.
CarePoint Health , millions of dollars in debt, told employees at its three Hudson County hospitals it is taking away all of their accrued paid time off and capping future PTO, according to an employee memo obtained by The Jersey Journal.
The statement noted there were “no changes to patient-facing medical professionals and no service disruptions related to patient care.” The letter cited “challenging financial circumstances” that have “required to carefully evaluate all aspects of our operations to ensure sustainability.” The letter did not mention the word “bankruptcy” of the court filings.
“This is beyond catastrophic, like a dagger through the heart of the loyal professionals who care for these local communities,” said Doug Placa, executive director of JNESO District Council 1, IUOE-AFL-CIO, which represents approximately 300 registered nurses at Hoboken University Medical Center. “JNESO has filed a grievance in addition to filing a charge with the NLRB . In addition, we are looking at other legal remedies.
The statement said two other unions representing employees at the hospital “are taking the same action.”
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