HPAE statement on the federal budget
The budget deal passed by the Republicans in the House of Representatives strips away support programs from the people who need it most in order to give large tax cuts to those who need it the least.
The budget deal passed by the Republicans in the House of Representatives strips away support programs from the people who need it most in order to give large tax cuts to those who need it the least.
On May 29, 2025, HMH and HPAE will return to the bargaining table —and we are ready, united, and determined to keep fighting for our demands: safe staffing ratios, fair wages, and the respect we deserve.
Authorizing our negotiating committee to call a strike if necessary, will put us in the strongest possible negotiating position as our contract nears expiration.
Thursday (5/15), your Union Bargaining Team met with Management for our third session. We made progress on some small issues, like making sure there’s always a paper option for PTO requests and Job Applications, and had productive discussions about new
Your bargaining team had another long and productive day on Tuesday, 5/13!
Management wants us to be scared. We need to let them know that we are prepared to do what it takes to get a fair a contract!
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.