Union Update, April 2, 2026
Last night (4/1), Management sent out a new WARN (layoff) notice. This WARN notice is identical to the one management sent out in 2024. They've been 'extending' that original Notice for the last year and a half.
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Negotiations Update – First Day of Bargaining
We just finished our first bargaining session with Rutgers. We put forward our set of non-economic proposals.
Local 5058 Education Day, May 6, 2026
Please join us for the HPAE Local 5058 Education Day and Membership meeting on May 6th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Enjoy time with your co-workers and union friends for breakfast and lunch and earn 1.5 contact hours.
HPAE 5094 Honors Ann Twomey
HPAE Local 5094 honors Ann Twomey, founder of HPAE. Read here about how HPAE became an organization thanks to Ann's fearless leadership.
Bargaining Update: Session #1
Yesterday (3/30) at the first day of negotiations, our committee and a large group of member observers delivered a petition with 667 signatures representing well over 80% of our membership!
Local 5147 Dietary & EVS Departmental Meeting, April 8, 2026
Wednesday, April 8th, Dietary & EVS Departmental Meeting, Location: Zoom
HPAE 5094 Rutgers Membership Meetings - Call for Action
We also request your support by changing your virtual meeting background in solidarity as our first meeting with Rutgers is Monday 4/13.
We Brought Management to The Table - Tell Them We Need a Fair Contract Now!
The day after union Strike School, Management reached about dates to meet and negotiate. Last night, they finally agreed to two bargaining sessions on April 13 and 20.
Honoring HPAE 5094's University Hospital Committee Chair for Women's History and Social Work Month
Congratulations on your retirement Judy! Thank you for all the years of dedication and service to our community.
Local 5103 Incident Reporting Form
Please use this to report any incidents to the union.
HPAE 5089 Rutgers Negotiations Update – General Membership Meetings (3/31/2026)
Exciting news! We are officially beginning negotiations with Rutgers on Wednesday, April 1st. This is a critical moment for our union, and your active participation is going to make the difference.
No Kings Protests, Saturday, 3/28; NJ Budget Rally, Monday, 3/30 at 09:30 AM in Newark (NJIT)
Join Union Leaders and Community Members at a No Kings Rally on Saturday!