UBHC layoffs!
On July 23, HPAE was notified by members of our Union of the University’s intent to begin layoffs for UBHC “as the result of the unprecedented COVID-19 public health crisis which has resulted in a fiscal crisis emergency.” As
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Rutgers Medical School Merger- Debbie's letter to Gov Murphy
On behalf of the nearly 4,000 public sector members of HPAE Locals 5094 and 5089 employed by Rutgers University and University Hospital, I am writing to inform you of our concerns and opposition to the University’s actions that will result
Partnership Between NJ’s State University System, Large Private Health Network Almost Complete
In July 2017, leaders from Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health hosted a media event in New Brunswick to outline their plans for a potential 30-year partnership designed to beef up New Jersey’s medical education system...
CRU Update: Returning to Rutgers
On Friday, June 19th, you should have received an email from the Rutgers administration with a link to their report entitled Returning to Rutgers.
Fiscal Emergency Declared by Rutgers
The Rutgers University administration has just notified nearly all of its unions that it is taking the first steps toward implementing a fiscal emergency, thereby jeopardizing the futures of our 20,000-plus union members, their families, and communities throughout New Jersey.
Demanding Healthcare During a Pandemic and Beyond
Join us as we unite our forces to demand that Congress do everything in their power to protect everyone's health, without exception, during Covid and beyond.
Negotiations at Rutgers - Coalition Update
You have probably heard rumors regarding layoffs and furloughs from various managers and schools that make the decision seem inevitable. You may have heard threats have been made to union leaders that Rutgers will declare a fiscal emergency and withhold
A prison nurse died, and her union says N.J. fails to protect staff from coronavirus behind bars
Nurses in New Jersey prisons are working in “horrific conditions” that pose an “imminent hazard" to their health amid the coronavirus pandemic...
Rutgers: No Decisions About Us, Without Us
Our Coalition of Rutgers Unions, representing 20,000 unionized employees, will not allow the Rutgers administration to turn this tragedy into a disaster for the people who make Rutgers work.
HPAE Local 5094 Rutgers members: COVID-19 - Know Your Rights
HPAE, AFT and unions across the country are working to fight for safeguards to our own health and the health of our communities.
Another Step Toward Controversial Merger of Med Schools
A controversial proposal to merge the two Rutgers University medical schools into a single entity spread over two cities 30 miles apart may be gaining momentum, despite concerns among some faculty and staff about the process and potential risks involved.