Content by Author John Westenberg

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

We hope you have all taken the time to review the changes to our contract that have been posted on our official local website. Currently, we are in the process of proofreading the language we negotiated to ensure it is

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

Nominations for Local 5142 Officer positions were closed on July 28. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

Nominations for Local 5621 Officer positions were closed on July 28. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

Nominations for Local 5186 Officer positions were closed on July 28. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

The election has begun for HPAE Local 5094 Officers and Representatives.  The election is being conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA).  Ballots were mailed to all members in good standing on Thursday, August 7, 2025. 

News
August 08, 2025

Ryan Novosielski – Co-President RBHC Newark & UH I’m Ryan. I currently serve as Co-President, and have worked at the combined Rutgers for 26 years, starting at UMDNJ as a high school intern. I graduated from Rutgers College in 2004,

Local Updates
August 08, 2025

We reached agreement on some proposals we first made in June. These include ensuring union staff rep access to the hospital, ESL use on day 1 for urgent care and ED visits, and addressing the growing use of artificial intelligence