HPAE panel on "Accomplishments in 2008 and our Challenges in 2009"

L-R: Ryan Novosielski, UMDNJ Pros, Local 5094; HPAE Public Policy Director Jeanne Otersen;  Michele McLaughlin, President Local 5004; Donna Benjamin, President Local 5185; Kate Grohe, President Local 5118

Local 5185 President Donna Benjamin explained the issues faced by Bayonne Medical Center when the hospital faced bankruptcy and possible closure and what HPAE did to save it. The union, she said spoke to mayors, city council talked about the give backs.