PEOSH COMPLAINT WITH THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

JNESO has filed a complaint with the NJ Department of Health regarding the lack of fit testing of masks you receive from management. The regulation states that you must yearly be fit tested, and when you receive a mask that is different from the structure of the mask you previously had you must also be fit tested. The City of Newark has not done this for our JNESO members. An investigation will be conducted by an Occupational Health Consultant for the NJ PEOSH. We need your participation to provide details to the NJ PEOSH consultant regarding the fit testing of masks, please contact your Labor Rep. Meredith Larson (below).

[CLICK TO READ THE PEOSH COMPLAINT FILED ON YOUR BEHALF]

REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE COVID VACCINATION MANDATE

Thank you to everyone for responding to your Local Officers and Representatives regarding your COVID vaccination status or exemption requests. This week, JNESO attorneys represented you at a hearing regarding the City of Newark’s lack of negotiations over the impact of the Executive Order. JNESO stands alongside other unions that represent employees in the City of Newark, there is always strength in numbers! We are awaiting the determination of the judges. We will keep you informed of the outcome and next steps.

For Union questions or concerns, please contact a Local Officer or your JNESO Labor Reps: Meredith Larson: [email protected] (800) 292-0542 x115 Victoria Pacheco: [email protected] (800) 292-0542 x128

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