Welcome to Local 5621
Local 5621 represents Registered Nurses at Inspira Health hospitals in Mullica Hill and Woodbury, NJ.
News
Inspira Members – United We Bargain: Union Negotiations and YOU!
Join your fellow Inspira RNs from HPAE Locals 5131, 5621, and 5142 to learn more about the negotiations process, get your questions answered, and enjoy a dinner paid for by our union.
Local 5621 December 2024 Union News
Your local executive board would like to review some of the things we do to make staffing and safety a priority for our bargaining unit nurses.
Local 5621 union dinner @ Riverwinds, 11/19
Please join us at Riverwinds on November 19th for a free CU dinner in honor of Palliative and Hospice Month, open to all Local 5621 members!
Local 5621 Member Update, September 4, 2024
HPAE is celebrating 50 years. Anyone who is a member is welcome to join us at the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Oct 17th and 18th.
Local 5621 Member Update
Over the last holiday weekend, July 4th, we received information that some of our members have been canceled incorrectly.
Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5621 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5621 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
Special Joint Message from the Presidents of HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621
INSPIRA at Mullica Hill (MH) has notified the 5621 members that they are restructuring the unit from a LRDP model to a LDP model to mimic Vineland with three separate and distinct units of Labor and Delivery (L&D), Mother/Baby (MB)
Local 5621 Training: Violence Prevention in Healthcare – April 9, 2024
This workshop reviews risk factors and the unprecedented extent of workplace violence in healthcare. Participants will gain information to identify risks, strategies to respond to violent episodes, and the elements of effective violence prevention programs in their facilities.
Local 5621 February 2024 Newsletter
As spring and summer are quickly approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone regarding the “summer vacation” extended PTO scheduling process.
Local 5621 Grievance Process
Please take a few minutes to read over the following as it is important as a union nurse to know and understand this process.
Settlement for COVID Vaccine Exempted Nurses
Our HPAE Inspira locals jointly filed grievances in 2021 regarding COVID testing protocols.
Inspira Health integrates Salem Medical Center into system
Inspira Health recently announced that the integration of Salem Medical Center into the health system is complete, as of Sunday. The hospital has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Inspira Violence Prevention Update
Our HPAE locals, representing all 6 campuses at Inspira, met with management this month to debrief the violent incident at Vineland.
Local 5621 Membership Update – Float Nurses
We are excited to announce that we have come to an agreement with the Hospital that will create a “float” RN position.
Notice of 2023 Nomination and Election of HPAE local 5621 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) officer positions up for election this year. The officer positions are President, Co-Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer.
Local 5621 June Membership Update
We know there are continuing problems with staffing. As of the meeting last month with management, incentives were to be continued. But they are offered at the discretion of management dependent on the need of the unit.
Local 5621 May Membership Update
Our local joined HPAE members from across the state in Trenton to push for legislation outlining nurse to patient ratios. This would make ratios a law rather than letting staffing numbers be at the discretion of healthcare facilities
PTO Request Deadline, February 28, 2023
Reminder that the PTO request open period ends on February 28th. Some things to keep in mind as you finalize your requests...
Local 5621 Membership Update, January 31
We hope everyone is having a good start to 2023. Here are some updates as we roll into this year...
Membership Update, November 2022
Please make sure you are up to date with all your mandatory education and certifications for your unit. HealthStream is due at the end of the year. It’s a good idea to login and double check that you’re finished with
Local 5621 Member Update, October 2022
We are pleased to announce that we have filled the vacancy on our Local Executive Board (LEB). Alyssa Park is now our local’s Secretary. She works on 3 West Observation unit day shift. Alyssa has been with Inspira since the
Local 5621 Union Orientation Meetings
We will be holding these meetings every Monday to coincide with new employee GEO. Anyone that missed their orientation is welcome to join a session this month on either August 8, 15, 22 or 29th.
HPAE Local 5621 Member Update – July 29, 2022
1. We finished negotiations and members overwhelmingly ratified our new contract last month. The new contract books are in the process of being printed now and we should have them ready for distribution soon. In the meantime, you can go to
Inspira Health RNs ratify new contracts
HPAE members win better working conditions and make industry-leading wage gains in new 3-year deals.
Local 5621 Tentative Agreement with Inspira including Wage Scales
We held membership meetings yesterday and nurses voted overwhelmingly to ratify our new contract. This contract reflects the dedication and hard work of our nursing staff.
Tentative Agreement Reached! Membership Meetings & Vote on June 3
We have been bargaining since the beginning of April and are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Inspira.
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, May 20, 2022
Yesterday the hospital responded to our economic proposals that were presented on week one of negotiations.
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, May 17, 2022
We will be holding two more membership meetings with updates regarding negotiations TODAY. Please join us to learn more and stay informed at either a 4 pm or 7:30 pm meeting. Meetings will be held at the Marriott Courtyard, 325 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro. Free parking is
HPAE LOCAL 5621 NOTICE OF 2022 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5621 at this year’s AFT National Convention. This year’s convention will be held at Boston Convention Center and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12th – 17th,
Important Membership Meetings on May 17th
We will be holding membership meetings next Tuesday, May 17th to give updates on negotiations. Our bargaining sessions were cancelled this week due to unforeseen circumstances and we signed a two-week extension to our contract. We will be giving details
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, May 5, 2022
We concluded two days of negotiations this week and made some gains we’d like to share.
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, April 28, 2022
We continued with negotiations yesterday and were given a presentation from Melissa Jones, Inspira’s new director of workplace violence.
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, April 19, 2022
We met with management for our 2nd bargaining session today.
Local 5621 Negotiations Begin
After considering your feedback, we presented our package of proposals that included ways to improve staffing, health & safety, on-call, scheduling, cancellation/standby and offers competitive wages.
Local 5621 Contract Negotiations
We are starting negotiations with Inspira on Monday April 4th! Your bargaining committee has been hard at work drafting proposals that address concerns we all have as nursing professionals.
HPAE Local 5621 Upcoming Membership Meeting, March 9, 2022
We will be giving updates about upcoming contract negotiations and discuss ways you can be involved to help address issues important to all of us, along with other relevant information.
Please complete your Bargaining Survey and other updates
Member involvement and input are vital for us to achieve a strong contract that addresses staffing, wages and workplace issues. Please fill out a bargaining survey with the link below before February 21st.
Local 5621 News, January 19, 2020
We want to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. This past year has presented us with some increasing challenges and so far, the beginning of this year is predicting much of the same. But as always, if we
3% Across the Board Raise
All nurses (full-time, part-time and per diem) will be receiving a 3% raise effective retro from 11/14. You will see this reflected in your 12/3 paycheck. Eligible employees will still also advance one step on the wage scale the first pay
Membership News for Local 5621
Panic buttons are now available on all units for staff members who sit in a close obs or care for patients with violent tendencies and physical outbursts.
Local 5621 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5621 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Important COVID Vaccine Deadlines
As you are aware, the Governor issued a mandate for healthcare workers in NJ to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing.
Notice of local 5621 elected officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members have been elected as officers for Local 5621.
COVID Vaccine Requirement for NJ Healthcare Workers
NJ State Mandate of COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Workers The Governor issued a mandate for healthcare workers in NJ to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing. This applies to all workers in public and private health
HPAE Local 5621 News, July, 2021
Our HPAE State Convention is going to be October 6th & 7th. Normally we would be meeting in Atlantic City for the occasion, but this year it will be held virtually. The convention committee has been working hard to make
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5621 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) Local 5621 officer positions that are up for election this year.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5621 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5621 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5621 Update, June 29, 2021
We hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer that includes rest and relaxation. Some updates and reminders for staff...
HPAE Local 5621 Update, April 2, 2021
Your Local Executive Board (LEB) has been working behind the scenes with weekly labor-management meetings and communication to ensure safety has been maintained throughout. If you have any concerning issues as always, please bring them to our attention so they
Important Announcement Regarding a Second Surge Agreement
We have an important announcement to make regarding temporary changes to our contract in response to a second surge of COVID. Both HPAE locals have been meeting with management to discuss the difficulties with staffing and being able to safely
Important Announcement Regarding Temporary Changes
We have an important announcement to make regarding temporary changes to our contract in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 HPAE Member Alert, March 31, 2020
We wanted to share with you updated information regarding Inspira’s COVID-19 policies and procedures. Our union has been advocating at the local, state and federal level for an increased response to this crisis.
COVID-19 Update for Inspira Members
We know this has been a challenging week for all of us who do direct patient care. The COVID-19 virus is spreading quickly and we are on the front-lines of defense for our community.
Local 5621 Member Alert: Move Update
Our Local Executive Board is very aware of the concerns that have developed since the delay of the opening of the Mullica Hill facility. We have aggressively encouraged open communications with management, however, until Wednesday, December 4, 2019, they have
Local 5621 Officer Election Results
The Local 5621 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5621 Officer Elections.
Notice of 2019 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5621 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) Local 5621 officer positions that are up for election this year. The nomination committee is currently accepting nominations for these positions. POSITIONS: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Grievance Chairperson (Job descriptions
Tentative Agreements Ratified – Summary of Contract
On Tuesday, June 4th 2019 members voted to ratify local tentative agreements that included an across the board wage increases 1st year- 2.50%, retro to June 1st , 2nd year- 2.25% and 3rd year- 2.25%. With additional step increases the
Local 5621 Meeting Notice for Contract Ratification Vote
Membership meetings and voting will take place on Tuesday June 4th at Verga Fire Hall, 1415 Crown Point Road, Westville.
HPAE Nurses Announce a Tentative Agreement with Inspira Health
Unionized healthcare professionals at Inspira Medical Centers serving Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester County reached a tentative agreement with management.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, April 25
We had our fourth day of bargaining with the hospital. We gave Inspira responses to many of the issues both sides have presented over the past month.
Local 5621 Negotiations Update, April 18
We had our third day of bargaining with the hospital yesterday. Inspira gave us responses to many of our nursing proposals we put forward the first day of negotiations.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, April 11
The next session will be held at the Wingate Hotel in Vineland. Members are encouraged to attend. Please arrive by 9:30 am if you plan to be there.
HPAE Kicks-Off Negotiations with Inspira Health Calling for Safe Nurse Staffing Levels
Contract talks began this week for the 1,300 Registered Nurses at Inspira Health hospitals as they negotiate for safe staffing levels at every hospital.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, March 25
Today kicked off our first day of bargaining with Inspira. Both HPAE locals negotiated jointly with the Hospital.
HPAE Local 5621 Bargaining Priorities
As our current contract gets set to expire and we prepare to begin negotiations with Inspira Woodbury, our negotiations team has met and formulated many proposals to present to management.
Local 5621 membership meetings, November 1, 2018
We will be holding membership meetings on November 1st at 8 am, 12 pm and 7:30 pm. Meetings will be held at the Best Western, 98 Friars Blvd, Thorofare, NJ
Local 5621 HPAE State Convention Delegate List
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
Local 5621 HPAE State Convention Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5621 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5621 membership meeting, May 17
Come to a membership meeting and hear about what’s been happening with our union.
Local 5621 special election update
We have just concluded a special election for the seat of President on our Local Executive Board after the position was vacated.
Mandatory Flu Vacine
As many of you have read from John DiAngelo’s email last week, Inspira wants to institute a mandatory flu vaccine for everyone that works in the system. We were approached by the hospital about this last spring and immediately put
Tracy Cefaratti Named MSICU’s Nurse of the Year
Local 5621's Grievance Chair, Tracy Cefaratti won the MSICU's Nurse of the Year award. Congratulations Tracy!
Convention Resolutions & Constitutional Amendments Support HPAE’s Strategic Plan for Growth
At the HPAE 2016 Convention, delegates came together to make important decisions about the future of our union through a series of resolutions, constitutional amendments, and by-laws changes.
Leadership Change for our Local
Rich Wear is no longer our local's President as he has taken another position at the hospital. Amy Chew, the local's Vice President will function as Acting President until the Local Executive Board selects Rich's replacement.
Inspira Health Nurses Ratify New Contract for Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
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.
Ratification Meetings Set for July 7th
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
Nurses Reach Tentative Agreements with Inspira Health Network
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
Inspira Nurses Support Their Negotiations Committee
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 5621 Contract Update – June 17, 2016
Our union negotiating committees continued bargaining with Inspira yesterday but failed to reach an agreement. We have agreed to again extend the contract, this time until July 8th. Union nurses like you have generated public pressure on Inspira by bringing
Inspira Contract Update – June 14, 2016
Since our last membership meeting your bargaining committee has continued to work tirelessly to finalize a contract that improves working conditions and protects our benefits. Many of you have participated in activities that are critical to the success of
HPAE RNs at Inspira Talk with Community Members About Safe Staffing
With the contract deadline extended 10 days past the May 31st expiration date, Inspira nurses from Local 5131 and 5621 talked this week to community members about their fight for safe staffing in the current negotiations. Nurses had conversations with
Inspira Nurses Call in Federal Mediator, Announce Plans for Picket
For immediate release For more information contact: Bridget Devane at (732)996-5493 With their collective bargaining agreement ending on May 31st, nurses at Inspira Health, represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE), have called in a Federal Mediator to
Inspira Nurses Vote to Take Action for Patient Safety, Safe Staffing
Nurses from Inspira Health Network voted on May 19th to hold informational picketing at Inspira hospitals on a date to be determined. All 1,300 Inspira nurses represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) have been bargaining with Inspira
Inspira RNs Meet With Political Leaders
With two weeks left before their contracts expire, nurses from HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621 met today with representatives from other unions and elected leaders at a community breakfast to discuss crucial staffing and patient care issues that
Contract Update
At the negotiations last Wednesday, the bargaining committee proposed improved RN staffing through nurse-to-patient ratios in our contract. What was management’s response? “Our current staffing levels are fine”. To make matters worse, management proposed that they should be able to
Inspira Locals Meet with Sweeney Staff to Discuss Staffing, Other Key Issues
March 8, 2016 HPAE Vice President Bernie Gerard and nurses from Inspira Locals 5131 and 5621 met with staff from State Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s office to discuss working conditions and patient care issues at Inspira hospitals as both locals
Contract Campaign Activities
With our contract expiring in a little over a month – on May 31st – it’s crucial that members get involved in contract campaign activities, beginning with a shift change leafletting next Monday (6 am to 8 am). Join
Contract Update #2
HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621 put forward a comprehensive package of proposals on April 12th. The proposals included nurse to patient staffing ratios, limits for on-call, reducing reassignments and wage increases. Both locals met with Hospital management for a second
Inspira RNs Meet with Woodbury Officials
RNs from Inspira Woodbury met yesterday with Woodbury City Council President David Trovato and City Administrator Michael Theokas to share issues they presented at the current contract negotiations and how they may impact Woodbury City residents. Local 5621 Vice
Inspira RNs Say “We Care” in Contract Negotiations
HPAE Locals 5131 & 5621, representing the 1300+ RNs of Inspira Medical Network, began contract negotiations today with Administration. The joint negotiations committee of nurses presented proposals standing up for our patients, our neighbors, and our communities. Photo below: Members
HPAE Inspira Locals Hold Joint Contract Action Team Meeting
The Contract Action Teams of Local 5621 and Local 5131 met last night to discuss the upcoming negotiations and strategies to build a powerful contract campaign. The locals will be working together in bargaining to achieve better staffing in the
Members Vote “Yes” for the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust (VEBA)
A majority of Local 5621 full-time and part-time employees voted to participate in the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust in an election administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Since this was an “all or nothing” election, all full-time and
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In This Local
- Sign up for The Power of Social Media: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
- Local 5621 Contract (June 1, 2022- May 31, 2025)
- Wage Scales, Effective June 1, 2022
- HPAE Membership Application
- Member Questions and Concerns
- Local 5621 Officer and Rep List
- Our Voice Newsletter - May 2021
- Local 5621 Constitution and By-laws
- HPAE Retiree Medical Trust - Basic Information
- HPAE Grievance Form
- NJDOL Division of Unemployment Insurance
- AFT Occupational Liability Insurance Plan
Upcoming Events for Local 5621
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