What you Need to Know - Follow-Up From Union Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our Contract Negotiations Kickoff Meeting!
For media inquiries only, contact Michael Allen, 201-514-2807.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Contract Negotiations Kickoff Meeting!
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
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.
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.
HPAE convinced the bankruptcy judge to agree to preside over timelines for BOTH Missed 401(k) matches.
HPAE convinced the bankruptcy judge to agree to preside over timelines for BOTH Missed 401(k) matches.
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.
Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and many blessings to you and your loved ones. It is unbelievable how many activities, how many memories can be packed into a few days and then back to work as if they never happened.
Two weeks ago, we reached out to Management with some proposed dates to have negotiations, as well as requested information we need to formulate our proposals and bargain on a level playing field.
January was a busy month that came with some big victories! Take a moment to get caught up.
Last night (1/28), we had our final bargaining session with management. We reached a Final Agreement with real improvements in Wages, Benefits, Safety, and Staffing.
Our Union has also filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board over Management's unlawful actions, including their bad-faith bargaining and failure to provide any information.