Breakfast Briefing and Negotiations Update On Tuesday, May 13, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Assemblyman Chris Tully, and State Assembly candidate Damali Robinson, RN, joined members of HPAE Local 5091 for a breakfast briefing regarding their ongoing contract negotiations with New Bridge
Colleagues: We are writing for two reasons: firstly, to let you know about upcoming membership meetings (which will include detailed bargaining updates) on May 20th and 21st; and secondly, to share additional information about strike authorization. It is CRITICALLY IMPORTANT that
After three months of negotiations, HMH has refused to address our demand for enforceable staffing ratios, even though Palisades Medical Center (HPAE Local 5030) won a union contract with ratios last year. Why does HMH think our patients deserve less?
Tuesday, 5/6 was a long day, but resulted in little progress. Thursday, 5/8 we were back at the table until nearly 8pm, however this time we walked away with several Tentative Agreements.
Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s membership meetings. We had an incredible turnout, and the energy and engagement from all of you were inspiring.
Contract for Nurses saving lives at Hackensack Meridian Health’s hospital expired April 30
On Friday (5/2/25), Management presented their proposals for our next Contract.
University Hospital, New Jersey’s only public acute-care hospital, needs a strong and vocal champion, advocates say, especially given ongoing reconstruction at its Newark campus and the potential for massive federal funding cuts to health care programs.
On May 1, Management presented their proposals for our next Contract.
As we kick off nurses week next week, we’ll be holding a cafeteria day on Wednesday, March 7th from 6:30a to 9:30a, 11a to 2p and 6p to 8p.
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