HPAE Statement on RWJ University Hospital nurses ratifying contract with safe staffing

Please attribute the following statement to HPAE President Debbie White, RN

We want to congratulate the United Steelworkers 4-200 nurses on the successful ratification of their contract. The prolonged strike has highlighted the critical issue of safe staffing in the state of New Jersey. The USW nurses won their battle for safe nurse to patient ratios, paving the way for all in our fight for safe staffing. We are grateful to these healthcare heroes.

Safe Staffing really does improve patient outcomes, keeps nurses in hospitals, and saves hospitals money. Why would anyone not want that? 

For more information, contact: Michael Allen, (646) 436-7556.