Statement by HPAE President Ann Twomey in Response to Governor Christie’s FY 2018 Budget
The Governor’s claim of “responsible stewardship” of the State’s finances ignores the crisis created by misplaced priorities.
HPAE News
Why the “Repeal and Replace” Plan Means More Uninsured, Higher Costs
Congressional Republicans have unveiled legislation to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The American Healthcare Act (AHCA) will cause millions of people to lose their insurance and raise healthcare costs for working people and seniors.
HPAE Statement on the Republican Plan to Repeal the ACA
HPAE President Ann Twomey responded today to the Congressional Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This plan will take away health coverage for millions of patients, while providing large tax cuts for the very wealthy and pharmaceutical and
HPAE Education Days Focus on Safe Staffing and Respiratory Protection
HPAE Education Days were held March 7 and March 9. This CE program focused on two health and safety topics: Safe Staffing – Safe Work and Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers.
Local 5058 Highlights Medical Debt Issue
Local 5058 members and officers distributed flyers today in front of the hospital to put the spotlight on an issue affecting our members and the community: medical debt.
HPAE Calls on Cumberland County Freeholders to Save Our Healthcare
Last night, Inspira RN and Local 5131 Rep Karen Johnson presented a resolution to the Cumberland County Freeholder Board to urge Congress and the President not to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without having an adequate replacement for the
Keep Our Hospitals Safe
Nurses and health professionals joined together to Keep Hospitals Safe on Monday, February 27, at the Trenton Statehouse and demand Trenton fully fund hospital inspections and pass patient safety, worker protection laws. Click here to learn how Trenton can Keep Our
Nurses, Health Professionals urge Trenton Lawmakers to Keep Hospitals Safe
Nurses, health professionals, and patients traveled to Trenton on Monday, February 27th to urge Governor Christie and lawmakers to fully fund hospital inspections and to pass legislation that ensures patient safety and worker rights’ enforcement.
HPAE’s Hackensack Meridian Locals Begin Petition Campaign on Key Issues
HPAE locals at Palisades Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center, and The Harborage - all owned by Hackensack Meridian Health - have initiated a petition campaign to highlight priority issues.
Temple Episcopal Hospital Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Ratify New Contract for Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
Healthcare workers at Temple University Health System Episcopal Hospital voted to approve a new three-year contract to cover 170 nurses, social workers, and health professionals at the hospital.