Content by Author John Westenberg

Local Updates
March 02, 2022

HPAE met with the Hospital on February 25th and was able to make some progress with a few non-economic proposals. The Hospital agreed to language that would protect members from being forced to work overtime shifts which is important for

Local Updates
February 28, 2022

After fighting back major concessions proposed by the Hospital, HPAE has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract.

Local Updates
February 25, 2022

The "Yes" vote was over 80% to ratify our wage package for 2022. The wage reopener proved to be successful because we were able to secure a significantly larger wage increase, market rate adjustment and additional steps.

Local Updates
February 25, 2022

My union, Health Professionals and Allied Employees in New Jersey, took an important step when we passed a resolution at our convention resolving to put the full weight of our union behind efforts to address racial disparities in healthcare.