We Brought Management to The Table - Tell Them We Need a Fair Contract Now!
The day after union Strike School, Management reached about dates to meet and negotiate. Last night, they finally agreed to two bargaining sessions on April 13 and 20.
Local Updates
HPAE 5089 Rutgers Negotiations Update – General Membership Meetings (3/31/2026)
Exciting news! We are officially beginning negotiations with Rutgers on Wednesday, April 1st. This is a critical moment for our union, and your active participation is going to make the difference.
No Kings Protests, Saturday, 3/28; NJ Budget Rally, Monday, 3/30 at 09:30 AM in Newark (NJIT)
Join Union Leaders and Community Members at a No Kings Rally on Saturday!
PMC Staffing Form is Now Available
If during your shift you experience unsafe staffing, inappropriate assignments, or lack of adequate support, please complete the electronic staffing form so your concern is documented.
Retiree Medical Trust Contributions
We are pleased to announce that on March 20th, members of Local 5142 Inspira Mannington will join our Local 5621 and Local 5131 colleagues in contributing to the HPAE Retiree-Medical Trust.
Local 5030 Officer Election Results
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has completed the tally of ballots and certified the results of the Local 5030 Officer Election consistent with the HPAE local election rules. Click for the results as certified by AAA. We are pleased to
Notice of Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5103 Officers
In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of HPAE local 5103, the election of local union officers will take place by secret mail ballot. The Nominations and Election Committee is now accepting nominations for the officer positions listed below, all
Local 5131 Officer Election
Nominations for Local 5131 Officer positions were closed on January 5, 2026. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations , January 16, 2026
Management increased their wage proposal to 2% per year minimum, with some people receiving significantly more than 2% in 2026. However, many experienced nurses would only receive the 2% under Management's proposal.
Our Contract, Our Voice — Bargaining Survey Is Live
Please complete the survey as soon as possible and encourage your coworkers to do the same. The more voices we have, the stronger we will be at the table!
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations , January 14, 2026
Management completely rejected our proposals to limit the number of residents a nurse can be assigned and to address issues with admissions and discharges.
HPAE Local 5107 Llanfair Member Update: Unpaid Medical Bills
We are reaching out to members of Llanfair House / Berkshire Post Acute to ask that you review any outstanding or unpaid medical bills that should have been covered during your employment.