Coalition of Concerned Citizens to Host Community Meeting on the Future of University Hospital
Featuring a Presentation from University Hospital Acting President and CEO, Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.
Union Rep Training, January 26
On January 26th, HPAE members came out for a training on handling grievances and representing their co-workers in disciplinary procedures.
Assembly Labor Committee approves $15 minimum wage bill
The Assembly Labor Committee advanced a measure Thursday that increases the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, following several hours of sometimes emotional testimony from social justice organizations, lawmakers, minimum wage employees, and business owners and advocates.
Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro could become behavioral health, drug treatment hospital
The company’s future plan for the 173-bed Willingboro hospital was revealed in documents filed with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office as part of the agency’s ongoing review of the proposed merger between the two South Jersey health care systems.
Local 5629 members: Special Election Results
The American Arbitration Association has completed the tally of the Special Election of Local 5629 Officer Election. We would like to thank all the candidates for their participation.
HPAE Local 5089 RNs Bargaining Update, January 18
On Thursday, January 17th, HPAE met with management for another bargaining session.
Local 5629 Membership Meeting, January 29
Celebrate the New Year with a Membership Meeting!
HPAE Contract Action Team Meeting: Friday, January 18
This lunch time meeting is an opportunity to find ways we can fight together for an institution that treats patients and workers with dignity and respect.
Proposed Virtua-Lourdes merger to proceed without Certificate of Need
Virtua announced in June it signed a definitive agreement with Lourdes’ parent company, Maxis, to acquire Lourdes and its hospitals Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County in Willingboro and Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden.
Local 5186 members: Upcoming membership meeting Jan 24, Contract distribution
Thursday, January 24, Christ School of Nursing (across from Christ Hospital), Library Conference room