Violence in the Workplace and Our Legal Protections
C4 became a battlefield last week when several staff members were injured by an aggressive patient. One of the nurses sustained a head and eye injury and a resulting debilitating headache.
Local Updates
HPAE Rowan Contract Negotiations Update, September 15 2016
Our last contract negotiations with Rowan were on August 30, 2016. Your committee negotiated for 14 hours straight in an attempt to finalize all of the outstanding proposals. We addressed a broad range of issues with management including job security,
Local 5105 Members Meet with LEB to Discuss Contract Issues
Over 75 Local 5105 members came to the cafeteria today to give their input and suggestions about proposals for the upcoming contract negotiations with Virtua.
Local 5058 Members Speak Out About the Growing Crisis of Medical Debt
Members of HPAE Local 5058 spoke before the Neptune Township Committee yesterday about the negative impact of medical debt on our members and the community.
Local 5106 VP Speaks at Philly Forum on the Fight for $15
HPAE Local 5106 Vice President and Temple-Episcopal social worker Charles Bowen spoke at the "#15 Now" Forum at Temple University in Philadelphia in support of SEIU 32BJ members who are fighting in their current contract negotiations for a $15/hr wage
Settlement of the Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against the Medical Center
The Union and the medical center have reached a settlement on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge filed against the Medical Center for failure to provide information regarding staffing. The Medical Center was obligated to provide all data requested by the
Hospital Is for Sale....And Other Local 5147 Updates
The owner of an Ambulatory Care Center in Hackensack, NJ has filed a formal application with the NJ Department of Health to buy the hospital. At negotiations this past week, the current owners confirmed that MHMC will continue
$12M Bid to Buy Secaucus Hospital
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, a struggling for-profit facility in Secaucus, has been approached by a buyer offering $12.2 million for the hospital, according to state records.
Donna Benjamin Honored for Her 52 Years of Service at Bayonne Medical Center
Donna Benjamin, the recently-deceased, former President of HPAE Local 5185 and a Pediatric nurse for 52 years at Bayonne Medical Center, was honored yesterday at the hospital by co-workers, political leaders, and her union brothers and sisters.
Volunteers Needed for the Local 5106 Negotiations Committee
In addition to the five local officers, we need two more members on the Negotiations Committee. Are you interested in volunteering?
Bergen County Opens RFP process for Management of BRMC
Bergen County began its request for proposals for new management of the Bergen Regional Medical Center on Monday. The county is offering less than two months for submission of proposals, which are due by Oct. 19.
Our Fight for Good Health Insurance: Two Upcoming Events
Two upcoming events highlight our fight for good health insurance. On Sept. 12, we will be introducing a health insurance resolution at the Neptune Town Council. And on Sept. 22, HPAE and NJ Hedge Clippers are sponsoring a forum on