We are writing to regretfully inform you that Inspira has decided to close the Intensive Care Units at the Mannington and Elmer facilities. This is a layoff of approximately 15 RN positions at Mannington and approximately 12 at Elmer.
We feel confident that the incoming President, Tanya Allen, and Treasurer, Jen Thurston, will strongly represent all our bargaining unit members by continuing to uphold and build upon our resilient foundation.
We are writing with a reminder to everyone to PLEASE get your licenses renewed as quickly as possible. It can take the state several days to process renewals.
Nominations for the Local 5621 AFT Convention Delegates officially closed on April 27, 2026. Following the close of the nomination period, the local has received no nominations.
We are looking to fill upcoming vacancies on the Labor-Management/Staffing Committee. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to get more involved in the union.
This workshop – The Power of Social Media: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices – will cover a variety of topics around social media usage that include confidentiality and privacy, potential employment consequences, and patient safety and care.
You are cordially invited to join Local 5621 for a FREE dinner and Know Your Contract presentation from our HPAE Staff Representative on December 8, 2025, at Riverwinds Restaurant in West Deptford. Doors will open at 7pm.
We hope all of you had a great summer! We are writing with some general union updates and information.
Nominations for Local 5621 Officer positions were closed on July 28. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.
In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of HPAE local 5621, the election of local union officers will take place by secret mail ballot.
Nurses of HPAE Locals 5131, 5142 and 5621 at Inspira Health have ratified new groundbreaking contracts with guaranteed nurse-to-patient safe staffing ratios as well as improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
We are pleased to announce that today’s vote to ratify our groundbreaking new union contract has passed at a rate of 85% (203 yes / 36 no).