NJ Safe Patient Handling Conference, March 19
While NJ has a Safe Patient Handling law, it is our responsibility as caregivers to make sure that the law is enforced and implemented in every hospital.
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Bargaining Update for Local 5094 Rutgers University, February 8
Your HPAE negotiations committee put together a package of the major job security issues that need to be settled in this contract including Federal Medical Leave (FMLA), seniority, the Barnabas partnership, and adding bumping rights to more job series.
Bargaining Update for Local 5094 University Hospital, February 4
On February 4th 2019, we met with UH management and exchanged several proposals and responses.
HPAE United At Rutgers: We Stand Together for Job Security, Dignity, and Transparency
When you are a union member, you get a greater say at work. Since the 1880’s the American Labor Movement has fought for greater democracy in the workplace, and HPAE is no exception. When you are a union member you
Local 5629 Membership Meeting, February 5
February 5, 2019 at 6pm, Sussex Unity Church, 25 Mudcut Road Lafayette
Notice of 2019 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5058 Officers and Representatives
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are eight officer positions that are up for election this year. The officer positions are President, seven Vice Presidents as well as Unit Representatives.
HPAE Local 5089 RNs: Membership Meeting, Wednesday, February 13
Your presence is important. Please plan to attend one of the meetings. Meetings are for members only.
Coalition of Concerned Citizens to Host Community Meeting on the Future of University Hospital
Featuring a Presentation from University Hospital Acting President and CEO, Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.
Union Rep Training, January 26
On January 26th, HPAE members came out for a training on handling grievances and representing their co-workers in disciplinary procedures.
Assembly Labor Committee approves $15 minimum wage bill
The Assembly Labor Committee advanced a measure Thursday that increases the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, following several hours of sometimes emotional testimony from social justice organizations, lawmakers, minimum wage employees, and business owners and advocates.
Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro could become behavioral health, drug treatment hospital
The company’s future plan for the 173-bed Willingboro hospital was revealed in documents filed with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office as part of the agency’s ongoing review of the proposed merger between the two South Jersey health care systems.
Local 5629 members: Special Election Results
The American Arbitration Association has completed the tally of the Special Election of Local 5629 Officer Election. We would like to thank all the candidates for their participation.