Monday, June 27th Day of Action Postponed
Unfortunately, the NJ State legislators will not be in session on Monday June 27th therefore HPAE had no choice but to cancel the Lobby Day as originally planned.
5089 University Hospital
Advocates push for University Hospital funding
Advocates are pushing for New Jersey’s only public hospital to receive some healthcare of its own.
Advocates argue University Hospital needs major surgery — and funding
While New Jersey lawmakers decide how to spend billions in unanticipated revenue, they are facing a growing push to fund major improvements at Newark’s University Hospital, the state’s only public acute-care facility.
HPAE releases position paper highlighting the financial disadvantages of Newark’s University Hospital
Union urges state to fund a new medical campus and increase annual operations budget for the state’s only public hospital.
NJ must fund University Hospital to sustain public health for future generations
University Hospital in Newark is the only state-owned hospital in New Jersey and against all odds, it has grown to become New Jersey’s premier medical teaching and research hospital, flourishing despite chronic lack of support from its owner.
Juneteenth Holiday
University Hospital recently proposed to exchange Good Friday as a holiday for Juneteenth beginning in 2023. HPAE’s initial position was that we should not be asked to give a holiday up for the Hospital to do the right thing...
We Need Your Help!
HPAE is asking for your support as we demand Governor Murphy and the NJ lawmakers invest an additional $151 million in the University Hospital budget for upgraded and improved services to care for the most vulnerable of the community.
Local 5089 UH Wage Increase Update, May 25, 2022
Please be advised that the base rate increase for University Hospital members is expected to be finalized for the next pay cycle.
Local 5089 Nurses Celebration, May 26, 2022
Your presence is important. Please make every effort to attend and celebrate with us. Membership is required in order to participate.
Notice of 2022 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5089 AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5089 at this year’s AFT National Convention.
Local 5089: Wage Increase Update
Please be advised that step movements and lump sum payments for the October 1, 2021, increase were paid during this pay cycle for Staff Nurses and CRNAs. Furthermore, you are only entitled to a step movement if you have attained
HPAE congratulates Newark Mayor Baraka on his re-election
Emerson, NJ—HPAE members congratulate Ras Baraka on his re-election as mayor of the great city of Newark. Mayor Baraka has been a friend and partner in the struggle to empower healthcare workers, especially at Newark’s University Hospital. HPAE members at