A Fond Farewell
This is the last issue of "What's New With HPAE" that I will be editing. After being an HPAE staff member for 25 years, I am retiring at the end of this month. HPAE we'll be putting out the next
HPAE Submits List of Healthcare Priority Action Items to Governor-elect Murphy
HPAE has submitted to Governor-elect Murphy's healthcare transition committee a list of healthcare priority action items for the new administration.
Sale of Meadowlands Hospital Receives Final Approval
The state has approved the sale of Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, the Secaucus hospital where admissions have plummeted under private ownership, to a multimillionaire real-estate developer who owns a Bergen County surgical center.
Cooper Calls Off Purchase of Lourdes Health System
Cooper University Health Care said Friday it "will no longer pursue the acquisition" of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and other assets of a Catholic-run health system.
Minutes of the Labor-Management/Safety Meeting
The Labor Management/Safety meeting was held November 28th. In addition to a follow-up discussion regarding "old business," the committee discussed safety, staffing, and other key issues.
Local 5106 Rep Council Meeting Held
A meeting of the Local 5106 Rep Council was held November 20th. In attendance were Betsy Nulty, Kathy Boardman, Pat Haynes, Venus Weaver, Mike Wilson, Richelle Kozak and Sue Clements.
VNA Contract Negotiations Update
We had our third bargaining session with VNA on December 7th. We were introduced to the new VNA HR Director, Gene Karlen. We also signed off on five tentative agreements.
Wanaque Member Update
We had our third bargaining session with Wanaque management on December 5th at the Holiday Inn Express. Although our contract expired October 31, 2017, we have a contract extension and all of the provisions of the contract are in effect.
New Nurse Caucus Holds “Know Your Rights” Workshops
Local 5058's New Nurse Caucus held two well-attended “Know Your Rights” workshops this Monday. The caucus members learned about the practical applications of using our legal rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), as well as our "Weingarten Rights,"
HPAE Participates in National Health and Safety Conference
HPAE members and staff are attending the National Conference on Worker Safety and Health (#COSHCON17) this week from Tuesday to today. The conference is being held near Baltimore, Maryland.