SHARE Union Marlborough Hospital

01/19/2022

Hello friends at Marlborough! Our Facebook group is moving to our new page The SHARE Union: www.facebook.com/theshareunion. Please like our new page and follow us with all the new updates and union info there!

SHARE represents over 3000 members at UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial and Marlboro Hospital.

10/25/2021

Today is our 3rd bargaining session! Stop by the cafeteria on THURSDAY to pick up a poster for your department and to talk about how it's going so far!

12/23/2020

Happy Holidays!

06/16/2020

Our hearts are heavy with the very sad news that our friend and SHARE Union ​Representative Bob Doiron passed away. He died after a long hard struggle with COVID-19. Such an incredibly cruel disease.

Bob cared deeply about the work of Marlborough Hospital and especially about the staff. He believed that Marlborough Hospital needed a union, even though he didn’t see himself as pro-union in general.

Bob played a key role in building the SHARE union at Marlborough Hospital, beginning by showing at the very first meeting of people who were interested. During the organizing campaign, Bob talked tirelessly with his co-workers about the union, always listening, always treating co-workers’ views with respect. Bob was solid and reliable — if he said he’d be there at a union breakfast to talk with other 3rd shift workers, he’d be there. And he’d bring his coworkers along.

Bob also helped us get our first contract -- he participated in so many meaningful ways, from attending every event, to talking with coworkers, to having conversations with legislators. Bob's dedication to the union didn't end there -- he decided to become a union rep for his department so he could continue to be involved.

Bob was kind, funny, a good friend, and a good talker. We will miss him dearly. Our hearts go out to his family in this time of intense loss.

05/21/2020

Join other members in advocating for Hazard Pay and Support for our Hospitals! Click the link below to email your Congressperson Senators.

Many SHARE members are adding these two ideas:
-->I work in healthcare, and here’s why Congress should fund hazard pay for front-line workers...
-->Safety net hospitals in COVID-19 hotspot areas like ours need funding support.

This link is generated by our parent union, .

Send a letter to Congress to demand that they . Public service workers are putting their lives on the line. Unless Congress passes state and local aid, they could be thanked with a pink slip.

05/20/2020

If you haven't seen it, check out this beautiful video made for Mental Health Counselor Bob Doiron. This video was shared with us by SHARE Rep Dee Adeyinka--it was made by his manager and his colleagues. Bob is in all of our thoughts and prayers as we wish for his speedy and safe recovery. Bob holds a really special place in our hearts because of his tireless work to advocate for a voice for he and his co-workers over the years

3West Well Wishes

05/20/2020

EASE Hardship Fund -- Emergency assistance Support for Employees at Marlborough Hospital

EASE awards are up to $1,500 and if your need is related to COVID, you don’t have to have taxes taken out. Decisions are usually made within two weeks, and awardees get their checks the following week. The process is the same regardless of whether you're an employee at Marlborough Hospital or the Medical Center.

For more information or to apply, click the link below.

Emergency Assistance Support for Employees

05/11/2020

Shout-out to Vanessa Cadime (CNA + SHARE Representatives) for sharing her experience with Covid-19!

"...we were so used to seeing visitors coming to visit their loved ones, bringing them meals or dropping off extra clothes. Now those patients who have sadly contracted the virus have to rely on FaceTime to see and hear from their family members. Oftentimes, it’s not the best circumstances, especially if they experiencing more severe symptoms, as nobody can really predict outcomes. We have been doing our best to console and comfort both patients and families during these unprecedented times. "

If you have a story to share, let us know!

Vanessa Cadime CNA, Marlborough Hospital / Granger 1 & 2, 5/7/20

05/09/2020

Shout-out to Sara Gonzalez (Patient Transporter and CNA) for sharing her experience with Covid-19!

"We were built for this. Victory is around the corner. The whole world is in chaos and panic, but someone has to encourage people. Faith over fear. This is just another obstacle. We’re moving forward and I’ll be able to testify someday."

If you have a story to share, let us know!

Sara Gonzalez CNA and Patient Transporter, Marlborough Hospital / Surgical Day Care, 5/7/20

05/08/2020

Shout-out to Ayodeji Dee Adeyinka (Mental Health Counselor + SHARE Executive Board Member) for sharing his experience with Covid-19!

"I thought I knew heroes. Our staff at Marlborough Hospital seem like regular people you see coming in, day in and day out. I’ll tell my grandchildren about this someday, about people who kept standing tall every day."

If you have a story to share, let us know!

Ayodeji Dee Adeyinka Mental Health Counselor + SHARE Executive Board Member, Marlborough Hospital / 3W, 5/6/20

05/05/2020

Shout-out to John Kendall (Clinical Lab Asst + SHARE Rep) for sharing his experience with Covid-19! Please check out the link below,

"It's been a tough job, but we're all in it together and I can't wait for this to be over."

If you have a story to share, let us know!

SHARE members in roughly 180 hospital job titles keep our hospital running strong during COVID-19 surge. Three more SHARE members describe their experience here . . . Joshua Resch Mental Health Associate, PTRC (Psychiatric Treatment Center), 4/29/20 Note: PTRC transitioned to an all C