Summary of Convention Resolutions
The convention resolutions for the 2016 HPAE convention address the key challenges which we face as a union.
A Public Health Approach and a Call to Action to End Gun Violence
On August 27, the 53rd anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, a coalition of community, human rights, and labor groups will launch 72 days of direct action to end gun violence, leading up to Election Day.
Does ‘Truth In Advertising’ Apply To Hospitals In New Jersey?
Lawmaker explores tighter standards, prompted by NJ Spotlight’s investigation of Meadowlands Hospital and its ‘birth tourism’ program aimed at Russian women.
Meadowlands Hospital’s Tangled Web Of Questionable Business Practices
New Jersey officials appeared unfazed by Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center’s involvement in AmeriMama — a controversial birth-tourism business — when they issued the facility a new operating license earlier this year..
Marketing U.S. Citizenship And Childbirth Services At Meadowlands Hospital
A company based in the Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center has been advertising online to Russian citizens, encouraging pregnant women to come to the Secaucus facility to give birth.
HPAE Rowan Contract Negotiations Update – August 1, 2016
Our HPAE Negotiating Committee returned to the bargaining table on July 28th. We are continuing to make progress towards our goal of settling our long overdue contract with Rowan University.
HPAE 5094 University Hospital Contract Update – July 28, 2016
On Monday, July 25th, we had our fourteenth negotiation session with UH management. This session was attended by many members from IS&T and PM&R. Thanks to all those who came out to show your support for the negotiating team.
Local 5089 UH Contract Update: July 18, 2016
On Thursday, July 14th, the Negotiating Committee had another bargaining session with management. The session focused on several key issues that remain outstanding such as job security, random drug testing, FMLA, and staffing.
Labor Seeks Stronger Workplace Violence Protections For Healthcare
Pattern of assaults at Bergen Regional Medical Center has sparked concern among state legislative leaders, healthcare advocates, union officials.
Local 5089 UH Contract Update – July 13, 2016
Our Negotiating Committee met with management for another bargaining session on July 6, 2016. The session was productive as we were able to protect the rights of our members related to representation and discipline, as well as address FMLA, tuition