Coalition of Concerned Citizens to Host Community Meeting on the Future of University Hospital
Featuring a Presentation from University Hospital Acting President and CEO, Judith M. Persichilli, R.N., B.S.N., M.A.
HPAE News
Testimony of Debbie White, RN President of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees Thursday, January 10, 2019 Before the NJ Department of Health
University Hospital is the only public acute care hospital in the state and one of three level 1 trauma centers in New Jersey. It is also the premier research and teaching hospital for the state.
Salem County Nurses Ratify a First Contract with CHA
Nurses at Memorial Hospital of Salem County voted throughout the day on Thursday, December 13 to ratify a first contract agreement between HPAE Local 5142 and the new owners of the hospital, currently CHA.
Nurses at Jersey Shore and Southern Ocean Ratify New Contracts with Hackensack Meridian Health – Gains Made Amid Dozens of Proposed Cutbacks
On Thursday, December 13, 2018, Registered Nurses with the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE), at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) and Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC), ratified new 22-month contracts with Hackensack-Meridian Health.
Statement of Debbie White, President, on the Monitor’s Report on the Assessment of University Hospital
As the last standing public hospital in New Jersey, University Hospital should be recognized for its role as a leading healthcare institution in our state.
HPAE Nurses at JSUMC and SOMC Reach Tentative Agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health
Nearly 2,500 nurses and health professionals across the health system bargained with HMH administration since late spring.
Testimony of Debbie White, RN, President, on the recent outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Since this outbreak HPAE has held weekly meetings to provide a safe place for workers to grieve and connect with their colleagues who are struggling to continue to treat their patients while working to stop the spread of the virus.
Local 5142 Union Update: Ratification Meeting Announcement
Victory!!! We have reached a Tentative Agreement with the New Employer, CHA.
Nurses Overwhelmingly Vote Yes
Unionized nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC) rejected an attempt to eliminate their union rights with a landslide victory vote on November 13 and 14.
Community Members Deliver a Message of Support for Nurses Fighting for Safe Staffing Levels
Unionized nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center were greeted by community members who gathered in support of their fight to protect patient safety at their hospital.