HPAE United at Hackensack Meridian Health
In May and July 2017, contracts representing close to 2500 HPAE union members expire at three Hackensack Meridian Health facilities. Hackensack Meridian Health is emerging as a dominant force in the New Jersey healthcare world, with potential revenues of between $3 and 4 billion annually. As health systems merge and grow, our union is the leading voice for front-line caregivers on the job.
Our local union and state leaders are working together to make sure our contracts raise standards for everyone in the Hackensack Meridian System. In the long term, our goals are to improve staffing levels, ensure health insurance access and affordability, and establish equitable wages at all Hackensack Meridian facilities.
The HPAE Locals involved in contract negotiations with Hackensack Meridian Health include: Local 5030 – Palisades Medical Center, Local 5058 – Jersey Shore Medical Center, Local 5138 – Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Local 5097 – The Harborage.
News
Nurses Ratify a 1 Year Contract With Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurses at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospitals represented by HPAE voted on Wednesday to approve a one-year contract.
Nurses at Coastal Hospitals Reach Agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health
After nearly two months of negotiations that extended beyond the contract deadline of July 31, a tentative agreement has been reached between nurses represented by HPAE and Hackensack Meridian System.
Federal Mediator joins negotiations between Nurses and Hackensack Meridian Health
After nurses voted last week to authorize strikes at two Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospitals, the nurses called in a federal mediator to join bargaining this week. The authorization allows the negotiating committees for the nurses to send to HMH
We’re Bargaining for Patient Safety, Workers’ Rights
Nearly 1,500 nurses represented by HPAE at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin are negotiating for a contract that protects patients, healthcare workers and their communities at each HMH facility.
Union RNs Fight for Safe Staffing
On Monday July 10th, 60+ HPAE members joined the Local 5058 and 5138 bargaining committees to demand safe staffing.
Union RNs Fight for Safe Staffing
On Monday July 10th, 60+ HPAE members joined the Local 5058 and 5138 bargaining committees to demand safe staffing.
Jersey Shore Nurses Talk to the Community About Staffing, Other Key Issues
As contract negotiations get underway, HPAE Local 5058 RNs at Jersey University Medical Center/Hackensack Meridian Health were out in the community yesterday to talk to community residents.
HPAE Nurses along the Jersey Coast Begin Negotiations for Patient Safety, Workers’ Rights with Hackensack Meridian Health
Nearly 1,500 nurses represented by HPAE, NJ’s largest healthcare union, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, began negotiations with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) on Wednesday, June 21.
Community Petition for Patient Safety and Workers’ Rights at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH)
HPAE locals are standing united with the community for patient safety and safe staffing levels at all Hackensack Meridan Health (HMH) hospitals.
Contract Agreement Ratified by Palisades Members
All four HPAE bargaining units at Palisades Medical Center overwhelmingly voted to ratify a 1 year contract agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) which improves provides for a 2.25% wage increase and initiates meetings to discuss joint bargaining with other
Healthcare Workers in Hudson County Reach Agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health
A tentative agreement has been reached between healthcare workers represented by HPAE and administration at Palisades Medical Center (HMHPMC), now part of the Hackensack Meridian System.
Local 5030 Members Vote to Authorize Concerted Activity Notice to HMH
At Local 5030 membership meetings held on Friday, we sent a strong signal to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) that we're determined to achieve a good contract.
HPAE Locals @ HMH Demand a Fair Contract
The presidents and members of Locals 5030, 5058, and 5138 went to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) corporate headquarters demanding to talk to corporate executives about the need for a fair contract.
We’re Fighting for Our Health, We’re Fighting Against Corporate Healthcare
HPAE Local 5058 members joined with community members served by Hackensack Meridian, members of CWA Local 1037, and NJCU to hold a Speak Out last night near the hospital to build solidarity in the fight against corporate healthcare.
Bargaining Begins at Hackensack Meridian Health
HPAE Local 5030/Palisades Medical Center began contract negotiations with Hackensack Meridian Health today. Meanwhile HPAE members at Local 5058/Jersey Shore Medical Center and Local 5138/Southern Ocean Medical Center are standing with Palisades members, United as HPAE @ Hackensack Meridian.
Local 5058 Highlights Medical Debt Issue
Local 5058 members and officers distributed flyers today in front of the hospital to put the spotlight on an issue affecting our members and the community: medical debt.
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.
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
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Resources
- Bargaining Updates for Hackensack Meridian Health Locals
- Local 5030 - Palisades Medical Center
- Local 5058 - Jersey Shore Medical Center
- Local 5138 - Southern Ocean Medical Center
- Local 5097 - The Harborage
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