HPAE's Organizing Director Is Retiring
Today is HPAE Organizing Director Larry Lipschultz’ last day at HPAE, as he is retiring after nearly 25 years on our staff. Larry has played a central role in the success of HPAE’s organizing program.
HPAE News
Sunrise House Workers Vote Yes to Join HPAE
By a nearly 5 to 1 vote, addiction treatment workers at Sunrise House, part of the national for-profit chain, American Addiction Centers, voted to join HPAE, NJ’s largest union of healthcare professionals.
Beth Manganaro Quoted in Article on Violence in the ER
Local 5131 Vice President Beth Manganaro was quoted in a Courier-Post article which appeared today on the problem of violence in hospital ERs, and the need for hospitals to have adequate protocols and training to prevent the increasing incidents of
Local 5131 President to Inspira: Invest in Healthcare and Nursing
From the Courier-Post I am a registered nurse at Inspira Health System in Vineland and have worked there for over 20 years. I have watched our small hospital grow into a major corporation that dominates the health care market in
Staff at Sunrise House Addiction Treatment Center Win the Right to a Vote to Join Union
June 17, 2016 Nurses, clinical staff and employees at Sunrise House, an addiction center affiliated with the national for-profit chain, American Addiction Centers, have been successful in winning the right to vote for union representation with HPAE, NJ’s largest union
HPAE Supports Bill Providing Stronger Oversight of BRMC
HPAE President Ann Twomey testified today before the Senate Health Committee in support of S.2361, a bill which authorizes Bergen County to establish a county hospital authority to oversee Bergen Regional Medical Center. Read Ann’s full testimony to the
Addiction Treatment Workers Call for HPAE Union Election
HPAE Press Release: Those on the front lines of treating individuals with substance abuse and alcohol addiction see the devastating impact the current drug epidemic has on the lives of people impacted and on our society. Workers at Sunrise House Treatment
When Hospitals Become Corporations
U.S. Hospitals started as charitable institutions in the late 1800s, funded by wealthy donors and religious organizations. The mission was focused on health care and care for the poor. It was clear where the money came from, clear where
Inspira Nurses Vote to Take Action for Patient Safety, Safe Staffing
Nurses from Inspira Health Network voted on May 19th to hold informational picketing at Inspira hospitals on a date to be determined. All 1,300 Inspira nurses represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) have been bargaining with Inspira
HPAE Testimony in Favor of Raising the Minimum Wage for NJ Workers to $15 Over the Next 5 Years
Testimony of Bridget Devane, Public Policy Director, HPAE In Support of S15 Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Madden and members of the Committee and S15 sponsors Senator Vitale and Sweeney for the opportunity to testify in support of S15, which
HPAE Celebrates Nurses Week
During Nurses Week, we celebrate all that nurses and healthcare professionals do to advocate for our patients and to deliver quality care. Nurses and health professionals in all of the HPAE locals play a major role in making our health
Statement of HPAE President Ann Twomey on the Healthcare Advisory Committee Report on Bergen Regional Medical Center (BRMC)
I am pleased to see Bergen County is committed to finding an operator who will deliver quality patient care, maintain and expand patient services and honor existing contract agreements with all labor unions and maintain jobs in our community. We