Important Membership Meeting Set for March 29th
We're holding important membership meetings at the Homewood Suites on March 29th (7:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, & 7:30pm) as we move closer to contract negotiations with Hackensack Meridian.
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HPAE Public Policy Director Bridget Devane Honored by NJCU
HPAE Public Policy Director Bridget Devane was honored tonight at the 2017 Solidarity Award Dinner organized by New Jersey Communities United, a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the community and building a movement for social justice. Bridget and other honorees
Local 5105 Negotiations Committee Begins Bargaining with Virtua
The Local 5105 Negotiations Committee began bargaining a successor contract with Virtua management today. We presented our initial proposals and will have another negotiations session again in two weeks.
Poor, Elderly in NJ Stand to Be Hardest Hit Under GOP Healthcare Plan
The lowest-income New Jerseyans of all ages, and most of those 60 and older, regardless of income, would be the biggest losers under the Republican plan to amend the Affordable Care Act, according to a nonpartisan analysis of the issue.
Republican Plan to Revise ACA Would Reduce Insured Numbers by 24 Million, CBO Projects
House Republicans’ proposal to rewrite federal health-care law would more than reverse the gains the Affordable Care Act has made in the number of Americans with health insurance.
Statement by HPAE President Ann Twomey in Response to Governor Christie's FY 2018 Budget
The Governor’s claim of “responsible stewardship” of the State’s finances ignores the crisis created by misplaced priorities.
Local 5138 Nurses Leaflet at Hospital to Kick Off Contract Campaign
Local 5138 nurses leafleted their co-workers outside Southern Ocean Medical Center today to kick off our contract campaign and to highlight the gains that we have made as a union.
Why the "Repeal and Replace" Plan Means More Uninsured, Higher Costs
Congressional Republicans have unveiled legislation to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The American Healthcare Act (AHCA) will cause millions of people to lose their insurance and raise healthcare costs for working people and seniors.
HPAE Statement on the Republican Plan to Repeal the ACA
HPAE President Ann Twomey responded today to the Congressional Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This plan will take away health coverage for millions of patients, while providing large tax cuts for the very wealthy and pharmaceutical and
Local 5004 Education Day Set for April 19th
Local 5004 is sponsoring an Education Day for members on Wednesday, April 19, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at Maggiano's, 70 Riverside Square Mall, in Hackensack, NJ.
HPAE Education Days Focus on Safe Staffing and Respiratory Protection
HPAE Education Days were held March 7 and March 9. This CE program focused on two health and safety topics: Safe Staffing – Safe Work and Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers.
Bargaining Dates with Virtua Set
We now have a complete schedule of contract negotiations dates with Virtua. All of the bargaining sessions will be held at the Hotel ML.