ACA Repeal Would Impact 1M NJ Residents, Saddle State With $4B Annually
Repealing the federal Affordable Care Act would have a direct impact on more than 1 million New Jersey residents — and could even kill nearly 800 of them over the next 12 years.
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Philly Mayor Hosts Forum on Saving the ACA
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney hosted a forum at the Community Health and Literacy Center to support preserving the Affordable Care Act in Philadelphia and across the country.
Temple Episcopal Hospital Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Ratify New Contract for Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
Healthcare workers at Temple University Health System Episcopal Hospital voted to approve a new three-year contract to cover 170 nurses, social workers, and health professionals at the hospital.
Members Ratify Contract Settlement
By an overwhelming margin, Local 5106 members voted on Friday to ratify a new, three year contract with Temple Episcopal.
Andrew Puzder, Trump's Sec. of Labor Pick Withdraws from Consideration
The fast food executive Andrew F. Puzder withdrew his nomination to be President Trump’s labor secretary on Wednesday amid growing doubts among Republican senators that he can be confirmed.
Contract Settlement Reached, Vote on Friday, Feb. 17th
The Local 5106 Negotiations Committee has reached a tentative agreement with management for a new contract.
Membership and Rep Meetings Set for February 16th
Membership and Rep meetings will be held in the hospital cafeteria on Thursday, February 16. The focus will be on our upcoming negotiations with management.
HPAE's 2017 Bargaining Conference
At our fourth annual Bargaining Conference, over 100 HPAE leaders, activists, and staff came together to examine the challenges that we face and identify the bargaining standards and public policy goals our union needs to fight for.
Join Us for Lobby Day on February 27th
With our coalition partners in the Patient Safety Coalition, HPAE will be advocating for patient safety and healthcare workers’ rights in Trenton, NJ on February 27, including the need for a staffing ratio law.
How Would Repealing the Affordable Care Act Affect Health Care and Jobs in your State?
Across the country, 29.8 million people would lose their health insurance if the Affordable Care Act were repealed—more than doubling the number of people without health insurance.
Important Membership Meeting on February 23rd
Local 5142 members are strongly encouraged to attend one of the general membership meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 23 (8am, 5pm, and 8pm) at the Super 8 Hotel in Pennsville. We will discuss what’s happening in the negotiations and the status
Dept. of Health Advisory Board Approves Prime Sale with Protections for Nurses, Patients
The State Health Planning Board, an advisory panel to the Commissioner of Health, voted to approve conditions on the sale of Salem Hospital to Prime which will protect nurses, the patients, and the community.