On Thursday, July 14th, the Negotiating Committee had another bargaining session with management. The session focused on several key issues that remain outstanding such as job security, random drug testing, FMLA, and staffing.
Our Negotiating Committee met with management for another bargaining session on July 6, 2016. The session was productive as we were able to protect the rights of our members related to representation and discipline, as well as address FMLA, tuition
At membership meetings held today, we discussed the upcoming vote on whether the local will participate in the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust. HPAE Staff Rep Mike Slott presented information about HPAE's retiree medical reimbursement plan and the voting process.
Registered Nurses at Inspira Health Network voted to approve new three-year contracts to cover 1,300 nurses across four hospitals in the health system.
In late July and early August, there will be an election to determine whether full-time and part-time employees in the RN and non-nursing professional bargaining units will participate in the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust.
After three contract extensions and the involvement of a Federal mediator, we have reached tentative agreements with Inspira’s management on a new contract that would cover all 1,300 nurses in the system. If our membership votes yes to ratify these
After three contract extensions and the involvement of a federal mediator, 1,300 registered nurses represented by HPAE have reached tentative agreements with Inspira Health Network. Upon a successful vote to ratify these Agreements, nurses at Inspira hospitals in Vineland, Elmer
HPAE’s new website is user-friendly, attractively formatted, and contains all the resources that HPAE members need to connect with our union. Here are some important resources that you can find on our website: Information and Resources Regarding Your Local Union:
Nurses at Inspira hospitals braved the rain today to leaflet their co-workers ahead of bargaining tomorrow. Several unresolved issues remain before a contract settlement can be reached.
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
The nomination period for AFT and HPAE Convention delegates has concluded. All nominees ran unopposed and therefore are deemed elected by acclimation.
The nomination period for AFT and HPAE Convention delegates has concluded. All nominees are running unopposed and all candidates are deemed elected by acclimation.