Local 5089 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5089 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
5089 University Hospital
Negotiations begin
The HPAE Negotiation Committee held their first meeting with University Hospital on August 24th in an effort to negotiate a successor agreement.
Local 5089 UH Negotiations Kickoff Meeting, Wednesday, August 18
HPAE will present a list of contract issues that will be presented to UH in our upcoming negotiations of the Agreement which is scheduled to expire on 9/30/21.
August 2nd Deadline for Covid Vaccine Mandate is Fast Approaching
HPAE would like to remind everyone that the deadline to either initiate vaccination, provide proof of vaccination for Covid or be granted a medical or religious accommodation is Monday, August 2nd.
Important COVID Vaccine Mandate Update
While HPAE continues to bargain with the Hospital regarding the impact of this mandate on our membership, it is imperative that our members either schedule their vaccination appointment or apply for either a religious or medical exemption.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5089 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5089 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Equal Rights and Equal Protections: Vote Yes on S.3810/A.5862
This legislation would enhance public sector unions' right to information under the WDEA (The Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act) and give public sector workers the same rights and protections as workers in the private sector.
A Word from Our President
HPAE addresses many issues at University Hospital on behalf of our members but first and foremost is staffing. While we know there is a major short staffing issue, it seems that UH has relied more and more on floating to
For New Jersey’s only public hospital to succeed, it needs sufficient funding
We applaud the administration for their announcement on April 14, alongside University Hospital CEO Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Essex County and Newark political leaders, to dedicate resources in the state budget to invest in a new building for the state’s only public hospital.
Important meeting reminder for local 5089 members, May 12
The HPAE Local 5089 Executive Board would like to remind you that there is still time to register for the Wednesday, May 12th meeting for all members working on a Med/Surg unit.
Important meeting reminder for local 5089 members, May 6
The HPAE Local 5089 Executive Board would like to remind you that there is still time to register for the Thursday, May 6th meeting for all members working on a Perioperative unit.
University Hospital needs $1 billion overhaul, CEO says
The Newark hospital is said to need a slew of modern upgrades, and it’s getting backing from politicians and health care leaders