Welcome to Local 5097
Local 5097 represents Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeepers, and Dietary Staff at Complete Care at the Harborage, a nursing home, in North Bergen, NJ.
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Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5097 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5097 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
Nurses at the Harborage in North Bergen triumph in election to join HPAE
Nurses at the Harborage in North Bergen, a 245-bed nursing care facility, are now waiting for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to certify yesterday’s vote to join the Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) union.
Harborage Long Term Care Nurses Triumph in Election to Join HPAE
Nurses at Complete Care at the Harborage, a 245-bed long-term nursing care facility in North Bergen, are now waiting for the NLRB to certify their vote today to join HPAE.
HPAE 5097 Local Officer Election
Local 5097 office elections for President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer are complete. Since all the positions were uncontested, no ballots were mailed out. The Nomination & Election Committee cast one vote on behalf of the slate.
Notice of Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5097 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are three local 5097 officer positions that are up for election this year.
Local 5097 Bargaining Update with Complete Care: New Contract Ratified!
We had the biggest turnout ever for a ratification vote yesterday and we cannot thank you enough. This shows that the members our engaged and taking part in their union.
Local 5097 Bargaining Update with Complete Care: Tentative Agreement Has Been Reached; Ratification Vote Wednesday, June 7
We met today with the management of Complete Care and a new tentative agreement has been reached. Please attend the informational and ratification vote meeting on Wednesday, June 7th. You can stop by anytime between 6am and 4pm.
Local 5097 Bargaining Update # 4 with Complete Care, May 25, 2023
We met today with the management of Complete Care as we continue negotiations for a successor contract. Our current contract has been extended until June 9 as we continue our talks. Complete Care has agreed to an additional bargaining date...
Local 5097 Bargaining Update #3 with Complete Care, April 28, 2023
We met today with the management of Complete Care as we continue negotiations for a successor contract. Our current contract expires on May 31st. Complete Care has agreed to additional bargaining dates of May 9th & 10th.
Local 5097 Bargaining Update with Complete Care, March 21, 2023
We met today with the management team to start our negotiations for a successor contract. They also agreed to additional bargaining dates of March 28th, April 21st & April 26th. Our current contract expires on May 31st.
Local 5097 Bargaining Update #1
Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to fill out the contract survey. It is of the utmost importance that we have your input for the upcoming negotiations with this new employer.
Local 5097 negotiated new wages for all members and a new wage scale based on experience and service
In person membership meeting pertaining to the New Wage Rates with Complete Care next Thursday, February 9 from 9am until 4pm in the auditorium outside of the Harborage. We have reached an agreement with Complete Care after meeting with them
Local 5097 In Person Membership Meeting: Thursday, December 29
PLEASE STOP BY THE AUDITORIUM OUTSIDE THE HARBORGE FOR UPDATES TO THE TRANSITION FROM HMH TO COMPLETE CARE. WE WILL BE THERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE.
Local 5097 The Harborage Member Update on Transition to New Employer (Complete Care)
We want to give an update to the meeting today with HMH pertaining to the transition to our new employer effective January 1, 2023. The HPAE Local 5097 contract that is in place now remains with the new employer. NOTHING CHANGES!
Local 5097 The Harborage Member Update: Discretionary Bonus
As part of the transition of care from HMH to Complete Care, HMH will be paying the discretionary bonus on November 11. You must be on active payroll as of October 31.
Local 5097 The Harborage Member Update: Complete Care Insurance
We meet with Complete Care on October 6 with regards to the roll out of the health insurance. There have been questions from the members, and we wanted to give an update from that meeting.
New Complete Care New Health Benefits
We want to thank everyone for attending the union cookout and we hope everyone enjoyed the food and the giveaways. As you are aware, we are having issues with Complete Care and the new insurance they rolled out this week.
HPAE Statement Regarding National Labor Relations Board Decision
This is a victory for our union members, who stood up to HMH's attempts to undermine their union rights. Bargaining is a protected right under labor law, which a Judge and the NLRB have affirmed.
LOCAL 5097 NOTICE OF 2022 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5097 at this year’s AFT National Convention. This year’s convention will be held at Boston Convention Center and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12th – 17th,
The Harborage Local 5097 Member Update
On March 22, HPAE Local 5097 received notification from the employer of its intent to sale The Harborage to Complete Care Management. The Union submitted in writing a “Demand to Bargain” over the effects of the proposed sale.
Notice of Nominations and Election of Local 5097 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are three local 5097 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
Local 5097 Membership Meetings, November 4 (Date & Venue Changed)
NOVEMBER 4TH FROM 6:30AM TILL 3:30PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. WE WILL BE HANDING OUT THE NEW CONTRACTS.
Local 5097 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5097 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5097 one-time bonus
The CNAs, PNAs and Hospitality Aides at the Harborage HPAE Local 5097, are receiving a one-time bonus of $1181.69 in their paychecks tomorrow. This is due to NJ Bill 4457 that Governor Murphy signed last October, to spend 60% of
HPAE member alert – Mandatory vaccination update
We are bargaining over the effects of the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination issued by Hackensack Meridian Health. We support voluntary vaccination and regular testing of all members and patients. OUR MEMBERS ARE GETTING VACCINATED: Harborage: 73% Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Member Update on HMH’s Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19
The Union was notified yesterday that effective October 1, 2021, HMH will require all team members, physicians, volunteers, vendors, and consultants to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5097 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5097 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5097 Contract Ratification Vote, Tomorrow, July 14
Tomorrow, July 14, is our contract ratification vote for a new 2 year agreement. We will be in the auditorium from 6am till 5pm so please stop by and vote and be informed.
Healthcare workers renegotiating contracts across New Jersey overwhelmingly authorize job actions in case of bargaining stalemates
Healthcare workers at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen and the Harborage, a long-term care facility at the Palisades campus voted to authorize concerted job action if Hackensack Meridian continues to stall during negotiations.
Local 5097 Membership Meetings via Zoom, May 4
We will be holding membership meetings on Tuesday, May 4 at 8am, 1pm and 5pm. Please use the zoom link below to get on one of these important meetings. You will also be receiving an email from the AAA to conduct a
Local 5097 Member Bargaining Update, April 15
We finished our 2nd day of negotiations today, April 15 and we are confirming additional dates. We met twice thus far and have presented all non- economic and economic proposals. Harborage-HMH has not presented any proposals at this time.
Local 5097 Membership Meeting, February 25
We start negotiations on March 26 and we want you to take part in the zoom membership meeting on February 25th for a Summary of the Proposals that will be presented at the table based off the surveys that have been turned
Please take a moment to fill out the contract survey for our upcoming 2021 negotiations
Our contract will expire on May 31, 2021. Health and Safety, Quality of Care, Recruitment and Retention, Transition and Oversight of HMH changes and Building Our Union Power are our goals.
Hackensack Meridian, HPAE spar over vote-by-mail union election at Jersey Shore hospital
Hackensack Meridian Health is fighting a National Labor Relations Board ruling granting Jersey Shore University Medical Center workers the ability to vote by mail to decide whether to name Health Professionals and Allied Employees as their collective bargaining representative.
Hackensack Meridian fined for COVID-19 mask violations at nursing home
A Hackensack Meridian nursing home was cited by federal regulators for failing to give its nursing staff the proper masks to treat COVID-19 residents near the height of the pandemic, according to documents released Thursday.
OSHA issues citations against Hackensack Meridian for COVID-19 violations following investigation of long-term care worker death
This action by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the first citation of its kind nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jersey Shore and Southern Ocean Nurses Overwhelmingly Authorized Bargaining Committees to Strike
Nurses saving lives on the COVID-19 pandemic frontlines at two HMH hospitals are renegotiating a collective bargaining agreement that expires at month’s end.
Fed-up health care workers allege N.J. hospital is putting their lives at risk
Health care workers at a New Jersey hospital fear for their safety, alleging the facility has failed to protect them from infection while treating COVID-19 patients.
NLRB Rules in Favor of Unionized Healthcare Workers against Hackensack Meridian
HPAE filed charges against NJ’s largest health system during 2018 contract negotiations for failure to bargain in good faith.
HPAE Negotiates Recognition Bonus for Members
HPAE and HMH have negotiated a bonus program (Hero Pay) for all members in recognition of their efforts during this time.
HPAE wins major victory at National Labor Relations Board against HMH
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided in our favor on a case going back to the 2018 contract campaign.
Member Action Alert, April 16, 2020
We are continuing to fight to ensure healthcare workers have the resources and protections they need to continue to provide safe care and treatment during these unprecedented times.
Hackensack Meridian Health Life Solutions Support Number & Website
For those needing help during this crisis, please reach out through HMH Life Solutions (Employee Assistance Program) @ (866) 379-0244. Use company ID HMHEAP.
Update number for HMH Palisades And The Harborage members for Occupational Health Hotline
They will take your information and triage it to the right people at HMH. The hotline is for questions pertaining to testing, quarantines, exposure, PPE and leave of absence requirements.
United Statement from HPAE Local Presidents in response to HMH “Harmonization” initiatives for 2020
As union members and employees at HMH, we are glad to see that HMH finally recognizes their employees are not compensated properly for their value and experience when it comes to those delivering patient care at HMH facilities.
Let’s leave payroll issues in 2019
Payroll is a continuing issue for all employees at Hackensack Meridian facilities.
HPAE Local 5097 Officer Elections Results
The Local 5097 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5097 2019 Officer Elections. The committee cast vote for the slate since it was uncontested.
Hackensack Meridian computer disruption delayed patient care, nurses union says
Hackensack Meridian Health patients last week ran into delays and disruptions after the health care system's computer network went down for two days and slowly came back online, an official from the nurses' union said Monday.
Payroll Update and System Failure
We have taken the proactive step of getting information about the system failure that occurred on December 2 and its impact on you and your patients.
HPAE member alert: health plan changes
The Union leadership at Palisades Medical Center, Harborage, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center were notified that Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is planning to increase costs on the Health Care Plans at all their facilities.
HPAE Northern Local Rep & Grievance Training – November 9, 2019
On Saturday, November 9, nineteen (19) local officers, union reps and activists came together for a day of training and conversation.
HMH is set to increase costs on 2020 Health Care Plans
The Union leadership at Palisades Medical Center, Harborage, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center were notified that Hackensack Meridian Health is planning to increase costs on the Health Care Plans at all their facilities.
Nominations for Local 5097 Officer Elections are now open
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are three local 5097 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
HMH Local Retreat, May 4 & 5, 2019
HPAE Locals 5097 (The Harborage), Local 5058 (Jersey Shore), Local 5030 (Palisades) and Local 5138 (Southern Ocean) held their first annual retreat this past weekend to discuss a number of topics and to build relationships...
Healthcare workers across Hackensack Meridian Health Demand Paper Paychecks until Glitches are Fixed
Across the HMH system employees have experienced hardship and personal challenges due to the miscalculations in pay resulting in a loss of wages.
HMH Member Update and Call to Action
Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) facilities are struggling to pay for essentials as Hackensack Meridian Health acts recklessly with our livelihoods.
Complaint filed with the NJ Department of Labor over Hackensack Meridian payroll issues
HPAE has filed a complaint today with the State of New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Division of Wage & Hour Compliance.
Local 5097 members: new Collective Bargaining Agreement rules to be implemented on April 1
This is an update to make sure all members are aware that the new CBA Articles listed below will not be implemented until April 1st of this year.
Hackensack Meridian Health, Carrier Clinic merger: Projects announced throughout NJ
The merger of Hackensack Meridian Health and Carrier Clinic is official, and executives already have plans underway for several behavioral health projects throughout the region.
HPAE: Hackensack Meridian is Orchestrating Decertification Effort at Southern Ocean Medical Center with Anti-Union Tactics
The Health Professionals and Allied Employees accused Hackensack Meridian Health today of illegally orchestrating a union decertification effort using aggressive anti-union tactics that will ultimately fail.
Nurses, Health Professionals to Speak Out for Patient Safety and Workers’ Rights
Informational Pickets Planned outside of Hackensack Meridian
Watch the video & stand with HPAE locals at HMH
Health professionals speak out to protect their patients, and as a union we go beyond the walls of our facility to help our communities understand the risks and incidents that occur when we are caring for too many patients.
Workers at The Harborage ratify contract with HMH
Nursing home workers at The Harborage, Hackensack Meridian Health’s long-term care facility in North Bergen, ratified a new three-year labor contract, according to statement issued late Wednesday by HMH.
HPAE nursing home workers reach tentative agreement with HMH
Nursing Home Workers reach a tentative agreement with Hackensack Meridian, hospital colleagues continue bargaining against NJ’s wealthiest non-profit healthcare corporation
Local 5097 HPAE State Convention Delegate List
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
Union pickets at Palisades Medical Center, three other Hackensack Meridian locations
With negotiations for new contracts stalled, union health workers on Wednesday picketed outside Palisades Medical Center and its nursing home, as well as two other hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health system. Car and truck horns blared on River Road
Hackensack Meridian Healthcare Workers: Hospital Spends Multiple Millions on High Corporate Salaries, PR and Lobbying While Nurses, Healthcare Workers Wait for Safe Staffing, Livable Wages
Emerson, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest non-profit and most profitable health system, pays its top officers millions of dollars and spends tens of millions of dollars on lobbying and public relations but refuses to reach a settlement
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In the face of management's stall tactics, bad faith bargaining and take-back proposals in negotiations with our union, our local bargaining committee has called for...
Hospital System Too Focused on Its Wealth, High Corporate Salaries Nurses, Health Professionals Informational Pickets Planned for Wednesday
Health professionals represented by HPAE have given notice to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) of their intent to conduct informational picketing on August 15.
Local 5030 & 5097 bargaining update & informational picket
In the face of management's stall tactics, bad faith bargaining and take-back proposals in negotiations with our union, our local bargaining committee has called for...
Healthcare Workers to hold Informational Picket at Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals
Health professionals represented by HPAE have given notice to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) of their intent to conduct informational picketing on August 15.
As Contracts expire for Nurses at Hackensack Meridian, HPAE Demands Corporate Executives Put an End to Divisive, Stalling Tactics
As of 7:00 AM on July 31, the contracts expired for two more HPAE locals currently in bargaining with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH).
Nurses and Health Professionals Tell Hackensack Meridian – Fair Bargaining, Not Union-busting
HPAE requested a Federal Mediator to assist in scheduling bargaining dates before the end of July and attend the ongoing negotiations. The contract, covering nearly 1,100 workers at both facilities, now owned by Hackensack Meridian Health, expired on July 20.
Results of HPAE Concerted Action Vote at Hackensack Meridian Facilities
Members from four HPAE facilities in the Hackensack Meridian Health system voted to support our local bargaining committees and oppose unfair labor practices by authorizing the committee to call for concerted activity...
Health Professionals Vote In Favor of Concerted Activity at Hackensack Meridian
HPAE nurses and health professionals at four Hackensack Meridian locations have voted in favor of engaging in concerted activities.
Local 5097 HPAE State Convention Convention Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5097 at this year’s HPAE State Convention. An explanation of the convention can be found below and the procedure for nominations below that. You may nominate other
Local 5097 Members: Membership Meeting for Contract Update and Vote for Concerted Activity, July 17
Tuesday July 17, 2018, Homewood Suites
Health union rallies as contract deadlines loom at three Hackensack Meridian hospitals (video)
Health care workers at three of Hackensack Meridian Health's hospitals in Hudson and Monmouth counties rallied on Wednesday in a show of union solidarity as contract deadlines affecting 2,500 employees loom.
Rally for Healthcare Unites Health Professionals in Demanding Patient Safety and Workers’ Rights
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 (North Bergen and Neptune, NJ) – Nurses and health professionals bargaining with NJ’s largest healthcare corporation, Hackensack Meridian, held a Rally for Healthcare on Wednesday, June 27. At the bargaining table, 3,000 health professionals represented by
Local 5030 and local 5097 joint membership meeting and vote, June 26
Membership meeting for contract update and a possible vote for concerted activity
Local 5097 bargaining update, June 6
Management seems to prefer a promise, wink, and crossed fingers over actual ratios in the contract to improve staffing so they won’t be held accountable when their staffing levels are unsafe.
Local 5097 bargaining update, June 4
Our HPAE Local 5097 Bargaining Committee held our fourth bargaining session with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) on Monday, fighting for quality, safety, and fairness at the Harborage.
Local 5030 negotiations update, June 2
Nearly 100 HPAE Local 5030 members attend bargaining, speak on hazards of short staffing
Rally for Healthcare
The Nurses and Health Professionals at Hackensack Meridian Health are demanding that large corporation put patient care before corporate wealth.
Community Day of Action, May 26
On Saturday, May 6, HPAE locals 5030 and 5097 held a Community Day of Action in Union City.
Local 5097 contract negotiations update, May 22
Our HPAE Local 5097 Bargaining Committee held our third negotiating session with management yesterday (5/21/18), and continues fighting for quality and safety at the Harborage.
Local 5097 contract negotiations update, May 18
MEMBER UPDATE #2 – May 18, 2018 Our HPAE Local 5097 Bargaining Committee had our second negotiation meeting with management yesterday (5/17/18). Management sent us a message with today’s proposals: they want to take away our hard-fought rights as union
The Harborage Local 5097 And Palisades Local 5030 Kick Off Bargaining For New Contract This Week
MEMBER UPDATE #1 – May 11, 2018 Our HPAE sisters and brothers at The Harborage and Palisades started bargaining this week for successor contracts. Locals 5030 and 5097 members, alongside Jersey Shore Local 5058 and Southern Ocean Local 5138, are
Membership Meeting Set for December 6th
Our local will be holding a membership meeting on Wednesday, December 6. There are two meeting times: 5 am to 6:30 am, and 2 pm to 4:30 pm. We encourage all members to attend one of these meetings.
HPAE Raises Concerns About HMH-JFK Merger
Last night a dozen HPAE members and staff attended a public hearing on the affiliation of JFK Medical Center with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). If the merger goes through, HMH will own 15 hospitals in the state of New Jersey.
HPAE Statement on the Tragic Death of HPAE Member Louisa Valdes
This week we lost a sister, Louisa Valdes, who dedicated 26 years of her life to caring for those in need of medical care.
Show Your Support for Our Sisters and Brothers at JSMC and SOMC
HPAE Local 5058 and Local 5138 current contracts with HMH expires on July 31st. Show your support for our sisters and brothers tomorrow by wearing the "HPAE United" button.
HPAE’s Hackensack Meridian Locals Begin Petition Campaign on Key Issues
HPAE locals at Palisades Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center, and The Harborage - all owned by Hackensack Meridian Health - have initiated a petition campaign to highlight priority issues.
Convention Resolutions & Constitutional Amendments Support HPAE’s Strategic Plan for Growth
At the HPAE 2016 Convention, delegates came together to make important decisions about the future of our union through a series of resolutions, constitutional amendments, and by-laws changes.
HPAE Calls for Protections in Merger of Hackensack and Meridian Health Systems
HPAE members testifed at two public hearings held yesterday to review the proposed merger of the Hackensack University Health Network and Meridian Health. While supporting the pending merger of Hackensack and Meridian, they urged the New Jersey Attorney General
HPAE Local Leaders Meet to Develop United Strategy Toward Meridian-Hackensack Merger
With the merger of Meridian Health and Hackensack University Health Network drawing closer, leaders of the four HPAE locals who will be dealing with the new, mega health system met recently to discuss a united strategy for the merger
Thats all, folks - no more news!
In This Local
- 2024 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegate Election
- Local 5097 Contract with Complete Care - English (May 31, 2023 to May 31, 2026)
- Local 5097 Contract - Spanish (2018 TO 2021)
- Complete Care CNA Wage Scale, February 1, 2023
- Complete Care Housekeeping-Laundry-Maintenance Wage Scale, February 1, 2023
- Novedades sobre la negociaciu00f3n de los miembros de The Harborage del Local 5097
- Membership Application
- Local 5097 Officer and Rep List
- Harborage Reporter - August 2023
- Local 5097 Constitution and Bylaws
- Local 5097 Officer Election Nomination Form
- NJDOL Division of Unemployment Insurance
- Unsafe Staffing Form
Upcoming Events for Local 5097
No upcoming events at this time.