HPAE 5094 members approve University Hospital contract
On Thursday, October 13th, after two days of voting, the members of HPAE Local 5094 voted by an overwhelming majority of 88% to ratify our new contract with University Hospital.
Local Updates
Convention Resolutions & Constitutional Amendments Support HPAE's Strategic Plan for Growth
At the HPAE 2016 Convention, delegates came together to make important decisions about the future of our union through a series of resolutions, constitutional amendments, and by-laws changes.
Summary of Tentative Agreement between HPAE 5094 Professionals and University Hospital
Follow the link for a detailed summary of our tentative agreement with University Hospital for HPAE Local 5094 Professionals.
Local 5089 UH Contract Update: Agreement Close
Our Local 5089 Negotiating Committee met with University Hospital on Friday, September 30th. We reached a number of agreements that will clear the path for our entire focus to now be on wages.
HPAE 5094 University Hospital Contract Ratification Vote - October 12
HPAE Local 5094 University Hospital Contract Ratification vote is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
We have a Tentative Agreement at University Hospital!
I am pleased to announce that after two more long days of negotiations, your HPAE Local 5094 bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with University Hospital management for a new contract for professional employees.
HPAE Responds to Consultant's Report on Workplace Violence at BRMC
In testimony given to the BCIA today, health and safety expert Jonathan Rosen identified some key omissions in a report prepared by Joint Commission Resources BRMC's workplace violence prevention program.
HPAE Rutgers Alert: Hold Back Pay
On Friday of last week your Union representatives met with Rutgers administration regarding their payroll migration process. While we have several concerns surrounding this transition, the most pressing of these is what we will call the “hold back” week.
HPAE Local 5135 and 5089 Alert: No Seven Day Stretches
As you know, we have been working with Rutgers in an effort to resolve the outstanding issues related to the payroll migration. You have received information from both HPAE and the University regarding these changes.
CarePoint Health Sues Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for $76 Million
Three Hudson County hospitals owned by CarePoint Health and known for charging some of the highest prices in the nation for care have filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s largest health insurer, alleging that the company owes them more
Local 5089 UH Contract Update: Inclement Weather Emergencies
On September 26th, our HPAE Negotiating Committee met with management for another bargaining session. The focus was almost entirely on compensation and procedures for when the Hospital declares an emergency due to inclement weather or catastrophic events.
Leadership Change for our Local
Rich Wear is no longer our local's President as he has taken another position at the hospital. Amy Chew, the local's Vice President will function as Acting President until the Local Executive Board selects Rich's replacement.