Content by Author John Westenberg

Local Updates
November 04, 2021

As of 2021, in no case will the minimum used for granting vacation leave during the normal vacation period be less than 1.0 FTE* per unit, per shift. As per the contract vacation guidelines, established by the medical center, are

Local Updates
November 04, 2021

We met with management yesterday and today (November 3rd and 4th) for local bargaining. We’ll send out an update on Friday but in the meantime, please keep wearing your buttons and send in the pictures  if you haven’t yet.

Local Updates
November 01, 2021

Panic buttons are now available on all units for staff members who sit in a close obs or care for patients with violent tendencies and physical outbursts.

Local Updates
October 14, 2021

As many of you know, we are facing a severe nationwide nursing shortage that has prompted our employer to propose hiring bonuses in specialty areas: the ED, Cath Lab and OR.

Local Updates
October 14, 2021

As we continue to face the ongoing public health crisis, HPAE encourages our members to express their concerns with any shortcomings that continue to be exposed in our fight against CoVid-19. 

Local Updates
October 12, 2021

Our Union has bargained for and agreed to an ED retention bonus at Jersey Shore University, Southern Ocean and at Palisades Medical Centers.