Local 5621 Negotiations Update, June 12, 2025
We have made some progress on some of the key issues members raised with us during and after ratification.
HPAE Local 5138 Nurses ratify new contract with guaranteed nurse-to-patient safe staffing ratios at Southern Ocean Medical Center
HPAE Local 5138 Nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center have ratified a new three-year contract with their employer that includes guaranteed nurse-to-patient safe staffing ratios, wages and other benefits.
Ratification Update (email sent on 6/4/2025)
We would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your support throughout these negotiations, and for coming out for our ratification meetings. It has been a long and emotional process for everyone.
Local 5186 Union Meeting, Wednesday, June 11
Our next union meeting will be Wednesday, June 11 at 08:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM in Staff Room A/B.
Tentative Agreement Reached! Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 11
We will be holding a membership meeting Wednesday, June 11 at 8am, 11am, and 8pm. Location: Beach Plum Room located at SOMC Hospital.
Strike Averted at Southern Ocean Medical Center as Nurses agree on contract with staffing ratios
HPAE Local 5138 Nurses reach agreement on enforceable nurse-to-patient safe staffing ratios at Southern Ocean Medical Center
Local 5138 Members: Get Ready to Stand Strong – Strike & Solidarity Rally at SOMC!
Our strike at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin kicks off Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 AM, and the momentum is building fast.
Local 5185 Members: No Cuts to Our Wages – Pledge to Vote Yes Now!
Enough is Enough! Hudson Regional is proposing dozens of cutbacks to our wages and benefits, meanwhile they have the money to give us what we need!
Local 5103 Arbitration Win!!!
We are excited to announce that WE won our "Sixth and Seventh Day" Arbitration. The Arbiter ruled that the Red Cross must go back to our interpretation of the language and awarded us back pay as well.
Southern Ocean Medical Center Nurses ULP Strike against Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurses—overworked and stressed out due to short staffing—are going on strike on Monday, June 9th to demand enforceable nurse-to-patient ratios in their contract.
