Local 5058 Members Speak Out About the Growing Crisis of Medical Debt
Members of HPAE Local 5058 spoke before the Neptune Township Committee yesterday about the negative impact of medical debt on our members and the community.
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Neptune Town Council Meeting
On September 12th, 2016 at 7:30 pm, we will be introducing a health insurance resolution to the Neptune Town Council. We would like YOU to come to this meeting to support our resolution. We are fighting to keep services for
HPAE and New Jersey Hedge Clippers Forum
New Jerseyans deserve to know how Wall Street’s insurance industry is generating record profits while patients & consumers fall into debt to manage their health care and unexpected health emergencies. Join HPAE & our partners at NJ Hedge Clippers at the Toms River
Our Fight for Good Health Insurance: Two Upcoming Events
Two upcoming events highlight our fight for good health insurance. On Sept. 12, we will be introducing a health insurance resolution at the Neptune Town Council. And on Sept. 22, HPAE and NJ Hedge Clippers are sponsoring a forum on
HPAE Retiree Medical Trust
In 2006, as part of our "One Voice" contract campaign, HPAE negotiated the establishment of a retiree medical plan with a number of employers. Learn about the basic elements of the plan.
HPAE Calls for Protections in Merger of Hackensack and Meridian Health Systems
HPAE members testifed at two public hearings held yesterday to review the proposed merger of the Hackensack University Health Network and Meridian Health. While supporting the pending merger of Hackensack and Meridian, they urged the New Jersey Attorney General
HPAE Local Leaders Meet to Develop United Strategy Toward Meridian-Hackensack Merger
With the merger of Meridian Health and Hackensack University Health Network drawing closer, leaders of the four HPAE locals who will be dealing with the new, mega health system met recently to discuss a united strategy for the merger
Update on the Health Insurance and Market Rate Adjustment Class Action Grievances
We have filed two class action grievances against Meridian regarding management’s violation of the contract regarding health insurance and market rate adjustments. On March 3, we met with Sherrie String, Senior VP for Human Resources. She has denied both
Local Member Participates in Community Forum
Last week, HPAE member Marty Marino represented Local 5058 at the NJ New Voices community forum in Asbury Park. The forum brought together over 70 Asbury Park residents, community groups, and journalists to share and collaborate on community issues including
Local 5058 Joins the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Belmar
Continuing an annual tradition, Localo 5058 joined with thousands of other people to take part in the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Belmar, NJ. Local 5058 members had some canine companionship as they walked the parade route.
Meridian Nurses Protest Health Benefits Contract Violation
More than 800 Registered Nurses from Local 5058/Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Local 5138/Southern Ocean Medical Center have joined together in a class action grievance and mass petition that calls on Meridian Health to restore health benefits as