Local 5030 3rd Quarter Member Update
We hope everyone enjoyed their summer vacations. We have been working on several issues that have been brought to our attention and we also have some new announcements in this update that we will be sharing.
5030
HPAE Local 5030 Members Ratify Contract with HMH to Institute First Staffing Ratios in Hospital’s History
HPAE Local 5030 members have overwhelmingly ratified a historic contract with Hackensack Meridian Health, the owner of Palisades Medical Center, that establishes patient-to-staff ratios for the first time in the hospital’s history. HPAE President Debbie White, RN, congratulated HPAE Local
HPAE Local 5030, We have a Tentative Agreement - Ratification vote, Wednesday June 12
We have a reached a Tentative Agreement!! After a long and grueling day of bargaining we reached a settlement. Thanks to all of you standing with us in this fight we did this together!
HPAE local 5030 Bargaining Update, June 6, 2024
The Bargaining Committee met with Hackensack meridian Health today to continue negotiating on wages and staffing ratios.
HPAE local 5030 Membership Meeting: June 5, 2024
WE WILL BE GIVING AN UPDATE ON CURRENT NEGOTIATIONS.
HPAE local 5030 Bargaining Update, May 31, 2024
HMH came to the table today with their “final package” on staffing and wages. Which does not include a fair wage or safe staffing ratios for all job titles. We will be giving notice on Monday for an upcoming membership
HPAE local 5030 Bargaining Update, May 30, 2024
Despite years of studies showing ratios do improve patient care and retain workers, HMH continues to not move.
Nurses threaten to strike at 3 NJ hospitals. Here's why
About 3,000 nurses have voted to authorize a strike at three New Jersey hospitals ... as they battle for mandatory staffing ratios to be placed in their contracts, union officials announced Tuesday.
HPAE local 5030 Bargaining May 24, 2024
HMH responded to our economic proposals on the table by proposing an increase to the shift diff starting in 2025 and the Union countered with an additional increase taking effect upon ratification.
HPAE Press Advisory: Potential strikes at three large NJ Hospitals
HPAE members are in bargaining with three large health systems to negotiate enforceable staffing ratios into new contracts. Such ratios will improve working conditions, reduce workplace stress, and help in retention of staff.
HPAE Statement on Jersey City Council Resolution Supporting Safe Staffing
The City Council in Jersey City has passed a resolution supporting “safe staffing standards in collective bargaining agreements, and proposed legislation and hereby urges the NJ Legislature to pass the ‘Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act,’”
HPAE local 5030 Bargaining May 17, 2024
Earlier this week, hundreds of our coworkers showed a historical level of support for the idea of a potential strike at Palisades Medical Center. Well over half of the local came out to vote, and well over 90% of those