In a Friday afternoon press release, the hospital’s new owner, Hudson Regional Health, announced that without substantial state aid, the 153-year-old hospital, recently renamed Heights University Hospital, would likely be shuttered.
Management has NO PLAN to fix its finances and STILL doesn't know who they're planning to lay off or what services they'll close at Heights Hospital.
Secaucus, N.J.-based Hudson Regional Health will suspend non-essential services at Heights University Hospital in Jersey City, N.J. should the state and other government entities not provide it “substantial financial support”...
Union leaders were presented with no plan for the future but were encouraged to tell the Department of Health and the Governor that they need money to keep Heights Hospital afloat.
On Friday (9/26), we met with HRH ... they now claim to be already out of solutions for our newly named "Heights Hospital."
Nominations for Local 5186 Officer positions were closed on July 28. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.
Hundreds of workers saving lives in Jersey City and Bayonne are working on contracts that will expire in days.
In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of HPAE local 5186, the election of local union officers will take place by secret mail ballot.
All union members have received a secure voting link by text and/or email. Vote Now!
All HPAE members will receive a link to your secure ballot via text and email. Do not share this link. It is unique to you and can only be used once.
HPAE Members at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus stand in unwavering solidarity with you as your contracts approach expiration. We understand the gravity of facing a strike vote, and we want you to know that your fight is our fight.
Our next union meeting will be Wednesday, June 11 at 08:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM in Staff Room A/B.