Welcome to Local 5142
Local 5142 represents Registered Nurses at Inspira Health Center in Mannington, NJ.
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Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5142 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5142 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
The Power of Social Media: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Social media has tremendous potential to share information, communicate rapidly, and leverage campaigns. However, inappropriate on-line behavior can result in severe consequences and be the cause of professional discipline and termination of employment.
Inspira Health integrates Salem Medical Center into system
Inspira Health recently announced that the integration of Salem Medical Center into the health system is complete, as of Sunday. The hospital has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Local 5142 June Update
Our new contract with Salem Memorial Hospital/Inspira officially went into effect on June 1st. This comprehensive agreement has many more articles regarding our wages and working conditions than our prior contract.
Local 5142 nurses at Salem have ratified their contract!
Salem nurses voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with Inspira yesterday! This will take effect on June 1.
Local 5142 Members: tentative agreement reached; ratification vote scheduled 4/27!
We have reached a tentative agreement with Inspira after two months of bargaining for a new contract. The next step is for members to vote on the agreement for it to take effect.
HPAE Local 5142 Bargaining Update, April 6, 2023
Our local union has been working to bargain a new contract with Inspira since they took over ownership of our hospital.
Inspira Health adds Salem Medical Center to network
Inspira Health announced the addition of Salem Medical Center to its system Dec. 16, acquiring its hospital building, ambulatory surgery center and physician offices, effective immediately.
Local 5142 Contract Update – July 28, 2022
This week, we finalized an extension of our contract with Salem Medical Center until October 31st. All of the provisions of the local contract are now in full force until that time, which is important in terms of protecting us
Local 5142 Bargaining Update, May 31, 2022
Our contract will be expiring today. Given the imminent sale of the hospital, we are currently in discussions with the hospital about a potential extension. In the meantime, there will most likely be a period of time where we are
Notice of 2022 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5142 AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5142 at this year’s AFT National Convention.
Local 5142 Member Alert: Contract Bargaining
We are gearing up for negotiations with the Hospital. We will also be bargaining over the proposed sale of the Hospital so that we can all make sure our voices are heard during this transition.
Local 5142 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5142 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
We ratified our contract!
We are happy to report that we ratified our contract! While this contract is far from what we deserve, we believe it sets up well to continue to build our local so we can fight for far greater wins next
Tentative Agreement Summary
What We Won TA Highlights: 2 percent increase for all RNs retroactive to July 4th One additional personal day per year Provision that disciplinary occurrences cannot be use for progressive discipline after 18 months Additional staffing language that highlights the
Tentative Agreement Reached!
Because of all the solidarity you have shown in this fight over the past several months, we have reached a tentative agreement with the hospital!
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5142 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5142 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5142 Update and Picket Postponement
Because of the strong show of unity you've made through the buttons and Facebook photos, as well as the notice we gave for our informational picket, management made some movement in negotiations last week.
Local 5142 Informational Picket and Meeting Notice
We will be holding a membership call on Tuesday, July 6th at 8:00pm to give you a fuller update on negotiations, to plan for the picket and to talk about our strategy moving forward.
Local 5142 Member Alert, June 11
We are pushing forward with negotiations with the hospital. We have now put forth all of our proposals, including increased better staffing language, increased PTO, and many other changes that are deeply important for us and the for the future
Local 5142 Bargaining Update, May 28
Because of circumstances outside of anyone’s control, the Hospital had to postpone our bargaining sessions this week. Management proposed a one month extension of our contract, which we rejected.
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 5142 Bargaining Update and May 12th Membership Call
On Friday, April 23rd, our committee had its first negotiation session with management.
Local 5142 Membership Call on October 6th
Now that we have our ratified contract, it’s important that we continue the momentum and solidarity we have built!
Contract Ratified!!!
Today, our Union ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the hospital. This could not happen without the solidarity of all the nurses that stood behind us during this fight.
Salem Medical Center RNs reach tentative Agreement on a contract with employer
HPAE Local 5142 members, who have been negotiating with Community Healthcare Associates, LLC, and its owner Bill Colgan, since December 2019, will vote over the next few days over whether to accept the terms their committee negotiated with the employer.
Voting Process for Local 5142 Contract Ratification
AAA, American Arbitration Association will be conducting Local 5142 Contract Ratification vote. The emailing of voting instructions and Personal Identification Numbers (“PINs”) will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5:00 A.M.
Tentative Agreement Reached!
Because of all the solidarity you have shown in this fight over the past several months, we have reached a tentative agreement with the hospital! More information will be coming out very shortly with details of the agreement as well
Local 5142 Bargaining Update, June 18, 2020
Because of your solidarity, we did see some movement at the table when we met with the employer on Friday, and we will continue to hold conversations next week to try to come to an agreement.
Hospital nurses picket over contract impasse, coronavirus concerns
Nurses at Salem Medical Center in Mannington Township held an informational picket in front of the hospital Thursday to highlight what they describe as a lack of progress in contract negotiations.
COVID-19 pandemic frontline RNs at Salem hold informational picket to demand safe staffing in contract bargaining
After endless negotiations in which the owners of their hospital seem interested only in giving lip service to wanting a fair deal, Unionized Salem Medical Center Registered Nurses today held information picket to protest lack of progress in bargaining.
Salem Nurses on the COVID-19 pandemic frontlines to demand protections and recognition for their heroic efforts
Nurses will hold informational picket to protest lack of progress in bargaining new contract with employer
Attention Local 5142 Members: June 25th Informational Picket
Once again, negotiations were disappointing and frustrating to say the least.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update: More Progress, But Still Not Enough
On Friday, May 22nd, we continued to have substantive conversation with the Hospital despite remaining far apart on critical issues.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update: Progress, But More Work Ahead
Because of all the solidarity you have shown through petitions, buttons, and your presence at bargaining sessions, the Hospital has finally responded with a comprehensive counter to our proposals, including economics.
Salem nurses need virus protection, new contract
Contract negotiations which began in December have stalled, and nurses have been working without a new labor agreement since the previous one expired on Jan. 31.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update, April 8, 2020
Due to the coronavirus crisis and managements continued stalling, bargaining has been moving at a very slow pace.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update, March 18, 2020
We had great turnout at our bargaining session last Friday, and it made a big difference. We had a substantive discussion on the hospitals response to the Coronavirus outbreak and other bargaining issues.
Federal Mediator called in to negotiations, Nurses file charges against Salem Medical Center
The nurses represented by HPAE Local 5142 have called in a Federal mediator who attend negotiations on March 4th as both parties continue to negotiate.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update and March 5th Voting Meeting
We will be voting about important next steps as we approach the end of the bargaining process at this meeting, so it’s critical that everyone attend.
Local 5142 Bargaining Update & Membership Meeting Announcement, January 27
Our local Bargaining Committee has continued to meet with the hospital to discuss our proposals, and are expecting to get management proposals next week.
Local 5142 Negotiations Update, December 20, 2019
Our local Bargaining Committee met with hospital representatives on December 19th to present and discuss our initial contract proposals. We will be meeting again with management on January 3rd.
Local 5142 Member Alert: First Bargaining Date on December 19th
Our local Bargaining Committee continues to develop contract proposals that would bring us to parity with other local hospitals. Wages, improved staffing levels, and restoration of our PTO accruals and balances will be addressed.
Local 5142 Officer Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are four local officer positions that are up for election this year. They are President and three Co-Vice Presidents The nomination committee is currently accepting nominations for these positions.
Local 5142 Member Alert: Important Membership Meeting on November 7th!
We will meet to present and get feedback on our initial contract proposals, update members in current issues in the local and present and discuss our plan to win!
Bargaining Surveys are Still Online!
Contract negotiations are coming up and it’s critical that you fill out a bargaining survey so we can find hear from you concerning priorities for the next contract.
Local 5142 Update and July 17th Membership Meeting Alert
We have officially filed our grievances on PTO accrual and sick time for arbitration. This means that we will be bring these cases to a neutral arbitrator.
Local 5142 Member Alert: Update on Accrual Issues, May 31
We have officially filed our grievances on PTO accrual and sick time for arbitration. This means that we will be bring these cases to a neutral arbitrator.
Local 5142 Member Alert: Update on Accrual Issues, April 3
On Thursday, April 3rd, Pam, Karen and several other members attended the 2nd step grievance meetings for the sick time and PTO accrual issues.
It took 8 years for these hospital nurses to get a contract
After eight years of trying, registered nurses at a South Jersey hospital have voted to approve their first-ever contract.
Salem County Nurses Ratify a First Contract with CHA
Nurses at Memorial Hospital of Salem County voted throughout the day on Thursday, December 13 to ratify a first contract agreement between HPAE Local 5142 and the new owners of the hospital, currently CHA.
Local 5142 Ratifies Tentative Agreement!
Last night, our union brothers and sisters voted overwhelmingly to ratify the Tentative Agreement.
Local 5142 Union Update: Ratification Meeting Announcement
Victory!!! We have reached a Tentative Agreement with the New Employer, CHA.
$60M in investments could save doomed hospital, bring 300 new jobs
A new name. Millions in investments. Major renovations. New services. Some 300 new employees. Will it be enough to turn around an ailing, nearly 100-year-old hospital in rural South Jersey?
Hospital’s layoff notices mean better things ahead
The 408 workers at Memorial Hospital of Salem County who were just sent layoff notices have little reason to fear that they're going to lose their jobs permanently, but they must be feeling some trepidation over what comes next.
Local 5142 update, November 9, 2018
After eight long years, we are finally close to having agreement on a contract. We have a meeting with representatives for the new employers on September 13th, and you will be hearing from us shortly after that to discuss next
Testimony of Patrice Sharkey of HPAE Local 5142 on Transfer of Ownership of The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, November 8, 2018
Hello, my name is Patrice Sharkey and I am a nurse at Salem Hospital and a member of HPAE Local 5142, which represents 110 nurses at Memorial Hospital of Salem County.
Local 5142 Member Alert: HPAE and Senator Stephen Sweeney Discuss Protecting Services at Salem Hospital
On Monday, June 11th, your local President Pam Greenthomas, HPAE President Ann Twomey and HPAE staff members attended a meeting with NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney.
New Owner Eager to Take Over Struggling South Jersey Hospital
South Jersey leaders are cautiously optimistic about the plans of a healthcare facility group to revitalize a long-struggling Salem County hospital.
Hospital Sale
We are aware of the memo sent to you today concerning the potential sale of the Hospital to Community Healthcare Associates. We will be working as a Union to make sure that we have a voice throughout this process, and
Local 5142 Update and Meeting Notice, February 22 2018
Our last bargaining session with the hospital representatives was on February 5. We gave them a comprehensive proposal which includes all of our outstanding issues. The employer will respond to our proposals at our next bargaining session on March 9.
Local 5142 Update: It’s time to fight back!
As you know, Prime Healthcare Foundation has backed out of the sale of Salem Hospital. This does not change the fact that we need to continue to build our power as a union to win a fair contract.
Important Membership Meeting on February 23rd
Local 5142 members are strongly encouraged to attend one of the general membership meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 23 (8am, 5pm, and 8pm) at the Super 8 Hotel in Pennsville. We will discuss what’s happening in the negotiations and the status
Dept. of Health Advisory Board Approves Prime Sale with Protections for Nurses, Patients
The State Health Planning Board, an advisory panel to the Commissioner of Health, voted to approve conditions on the sale of Salem Hospital to Prime which will protect nurses, the patients, and the community.
State Regulators Urged to OK Memorial Hospital Sale
Approval of the sale of The Memorial Hospital needs to be expedited for the good of the facility and the community it serves, state regulators were told Wednesday night.
Salem Hospital Nurses Bargain for Patient and Worker Rights in First Contract
As negotiation between Registered Nurses and management at Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC) have become challenging, both sides agreed to have a federal mediator join negotiations on Friday, November 18.
Local 5142 Members: Stand in Solidarity for a Fair Contract
On November 17, we need all members to wear buttons and take part in flyering the hospital to show our solidarity and support for a good contract.
HPAE Membership Dues: What You Need To Know
At the HPAE 2016 Convention, elected delegates made important decisions about the future of our union through a series of proposals, including an increase in membership dues.
Local 5142 Negotiations Update
Contract negotiations which were held last month remained extremely contentious. The hospital continues to reject our key proposals around union security, protecting our rights as Union members and wages.
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.
Our Rights as Union Members
Do you know the answers to these questions? Question: AM I protected when I show support for my Union? Question: What is informational picketing? Question: What do I do when management or human resources wants to meet with me? Learn
Salem Nurses Support Their Negotiations Committee
Yesterday, the nurses at Salem showed their solidarity and unity for the Negotiations Committee and achieving a good contract by wearing HPAE pins. To date, HPAE and the hospital representatives have met six times. We have reached tentative agreements on
Contract Negotiations Update
We’ve now have had four bargaining sessions with the hospital. In addition to proposing contract language that protects your rights as a Union member, improves your working conditions and sets up processes for your voice to be heard, we
Salem RNs Begin Bargaining for First Contract
HPAE Local 5142 RNs at Memorial Hospital of Salem County are finally at the bargaining table, negotiating their first contract with the for-profit owner of the hospital, Community Health Systems (CHS). At today’s bargaining session, the Local 5142 Negotiations
First Bargaining Session Set for April 11
After 4 1/2 years of CHS refusing to recognize and bargain with HPAE Local 5142 at the hospital, we have our first two negotiating dates confirmed. We will be meeting with management representatives April 11 and 18 to begin
Court Rules That Salem Hospital Must Bargain a Contract With Us
We have just won a big victory. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in our favor and upheld an order for the hospital to enter contract negotiations with us. The decision followed hearings held in September to determine whether
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In This Local
- 2024 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegate Election
- Local 5142 Contract with Salem County Medical Center (5/23 - 6/25)
- Contract Summary
- Local 5142 Membership Application
- Local 5142 Officers and Reps
- Local 5142 Constitution & By-Laws, March 2017
Upcoming Events for Local 5142
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