HPAE 5089 AFT Delegate Election Update
Nominations for the Local 5089 AFT Convention Delegates officially closed on April 27, 2026. Following the close of the nomination period, the local has received four (4) nominations.
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HPAE 5089 Rutgers Bargaining Update #4 and General Membership Meeting
Yesterday marked our fourth bargaining session with management. We have an important update on where bargaining stands – and a critical ask. We’ve brought nearly fifty proposals to the table. These proposals reflect what you told us matters in the
HPAE 5089 Rutgers Bargaining Update #3
We requested financial information back in January. It’s been months, and Rutgers has not handed over a single document. If we do not receive the information for our next session, we will be filing an Unfair Practice Charge against the
Budget Forum, April 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
You are invited to join other union members in a direct conversation with NJ legislators on how increased healthcare funding will improve working conditions and patient care.
HPAE 5089 Rutgers Bargaining Update #2
We presented 21 proposals today including proposals on vacation scheduling, holidays, differentials, pension and retirement benefits. Rutgers asked questions, but did not provide any counter-proposals today.
Nurses Week Celebration Lunch, May 7, 2026
You are cordially invited to join your fellow HPAE represented Nurses in a Nurses Week celebration! Come for a break and a chance to relax with your coworkers. A representative from Empower will be present to answer your questions about
Negotiations Update – First Day of Bargaining
We just finished our first bargaining session with Rutgers. We put forward our set of non-economic proposals.
HPAE 5089 Rutgers Negotiations Update – General Membership Meetings (3/31/2026)
Exciting news! We are officially beginning negotiations with Rutgers on Wednesday, April 1st. This is a critical moment for our union, and your active participation is going to make the difference.
Our Contract, Our Voice — Bargaining Survey Is Live
Please complete the survey as soon as possible and encourage your coworkers to do the same. The more voices we have, the stronger we will be at the table!
Local 5089 Officer Election
Nominations for Local 5089 Officer positions were closed on October 31, 2025. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.
Health Care Town Hall
As we mentioned in last week’s message, Governor Murphy and the NJ state legislature chose to include in the state budget a savings of $200M over two years that would be achieved by increasing your health insurance costs.
Local 5089 2025 Notice of Nominations and Election
Please be advised that nominations are now open for all officer positions of Local 5089. Only members in good standing may nominate or be nominated. This election will take place by secret mail ballot.