HPAE Strike FAQ June 1st Membership Meeting
The negotiations team has called for an open-ended strike. This means that it would last until we reach an agreement with the hospital that we can ratify.
Local Updates
Nurses at N.J. hospital say they will strike in 10 days if no settlement is reached
Nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin say they are ready to go on strike in 10 days if they can’t reach an agreement over staffing levels in a new contract with Hackensack Meridian Health.
Inspira Bargaining Update, May 29, 2025
As of today, 5/29, we have a few new tentative agreements for your review. See below. After last week’s historic strike vote, we have seen more movement at the table related to the simpler proposals.
Local 5138 Gives 10-Day Notice to Strike
Today at negotiations, HMH AGAIN REFUSED to give us the safe staffing ratios our patients need, and made NO MOVEMENT on wages!
We have a contract!
We will be holding a membership meeting starting at 7:30 am until 3:00 pm on 6/2.
Local 5094 Members: Union Coalition State Budget Town Hall
At a time when our public institutions are under attack by the federal government, it is more important than ever that the State of New Jersey step up to fill these gaps.
Local 5186 Negotiations Update, May 27, 2025
Can You Afford to Lose $3,385.75 This Year? THAT is what HRH's proposals would cost the AVERAGE Union Member now through January 1, 2026. On top of that, HRH wants to increase your insurance premiums by Eighty-Seven Percent starting in 2026.
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, May 27, 2025
Can You Afford to Lose $3,828.51 This Year? THAT is what HRH's proposals would cost the AVERAGE Union Member now through January 1, 2026. On top of that, HRH wants to double your insurance premiums starting in 2026.
Historic HPAE STRIKE Vote!
In response to Inspira’s inability to meet our demands, 83% of Inspira HPAE members participated in our HPAE strike vote, and 98% of voters authorized a strike!
Local 5091: STRIKE Vote Update!
In response to New Bridge's inability to meet our demands, 85% of New Bridge HPAE members participated in our HPAE strike vote, and 98% of voters authorized a strike!
Local 5138 Negotiations Update, May 22, 2025
On May 29, 2025, HMH and HPAE will return to the bargaining table —and we are ready, united, and determined to keep fighting for our demands: safe staffing ratios, fair wages, and the respect we deserve.
HPAE Local 5091: We are Voting YES
Authorizing our negotiating committee to call a strike if necessary, will put us in the strongest possible negotiating position as our contract nears expiration.