Jersey City is losing 1 of its 2 emergency rooms. Where will patients in crisis go?
Jersey City is less than two weeks away from losing one of its two emergency rooms, leaving hospitals around Hudson County bracing for increased demand.
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Updated: Emergency Department at Heights Hospital to Close Saturday Night
The union that represents nurses at Heights University Hospital has been told that the emergency department — the hospital’s last remaining department — will close by Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Local 5185 February 2026 Union Update
Hundreds of union members in every department stood up to oppose layoffs, signing petitions, making phone calls, and speaking in meetings. Although HRH is laying off a small number of members, we will ALWAYS oppose ALL layoffs to the maximum.
Urgent Union Update, February 26, 2026
Management has informed Union Leadership that they are fully closing Christ Hospital. Nizar Kifaieh instructed managers to ignore the law and our Collective Bargaining Agreement and shut down the facility.
Local 5621 Workshop: The Power of Social Media
This workshop – The Power of Social Media: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices – will cover a variety of topics around social media usage that include confidentiality and privacy, potential employment consequences, and patient safety and care.
What you Need to Know - Follow-Up From Union Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our Contract Negotiations Kickoff Meeting!
Local 5131 February 2026 Union Update
We are pleased to announce that our new contract has been sent to the printer! Printing typically takes about 3-4 weeks. When the books have been delivered, we will send out an email blast announcement including dates for distribution at
Local 5107 Llanfair Negotiations Update, February 17, 2026
Here is an update from our most recent negotiation session with Berkshire on 2/17/26. Your negotiation team remains firm in advocating for fair wages, affordable benefits, and protections for all members.
UMC Members: Check Your Paystubs
All Full-Time and Part-Time Members should either receive a 4.5% raise OR be placed on the chart based on their RN experience, whichever is greater.
Tell HRH No Layoffs at Bayonne! PLUS Union WIN on the 401(k)!
HPAE convinced the bankruptcy judge to agree to preside over timelines for BOTH Missed 401(k) matches.
UNION WIN! 401(K)
HPAE convinced the bankruptcy judge to agree to preside over timelines for BOTH Missed 401(k) matches.
HPAE 5094 Contract Survey: We Need your Voice
As contract negotiations begin this year, it is critical that we hear directly from you. The Rutgers Contract Survey is how members’ real experiences and concerns are documented and used to set bargaining priorities.