Unions Representing Healthcare Workers Petition for Workplace Safety
Today, a coalition of unions petitioned OSHA to promulgate a comprehensive workplace violence prevention standard to protect all workers in healthcare and social service settings.
HPAE News
Americans Drown in Debt While Some Profit
While the booming debt collection industry typically reaps a 20 percent return on investment, Americans are drowning in debt from medical bills, student loans, mortgages, credit cards and car loans.
Inspira Health Nurses Ratify New Contract for Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
Registered Nurses at Inspira Health Network voted to approve new three-year contracts to cover 1,300 nurses across four hospitals in the health system.
The AFT Nurses and Health Professionals Occupational Liability Plan Has a New Administrator
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the national union to which HPAE is affiliated, offers an Occupational Liability Plan which provides protection for claims or charges arising out of the employment activities of a member of a participating local.
HPAE’s Organizing Director Is Retiring
Today is HPAE Organizing Director Larry Lipschultz’ last day at HPAE, as he is retiring after nearly 25 years on our staff. Larry has played a central role in the success of HPAE’s organizing program.
Sunrise House Workers Vote Yes to Join HPAE
By a nearly 5 to 1 vote, addiction treatment workers at Sunrise House, part of the national for-profit chain, American Addiction Centers, voted to join HPAE, NJ’s largest union of healthcare professionals.
Beth Manganaro Quoted in Article on Violence in the ER
Local 5131 Vice President Beth Manganaro was quoted in a Courier-Post article which appeared today on the problem of violence in hospital ERs, and the need for hospitals to have adequate protocols and training to prevent the increasing incidents of
Local 5131 President to Inspira: Invest in Healthcare and Nursing
From the Courier-Post I am a registered nurse at Inspira Health System in Vineland and have worked there for over 20 years. I have watched our small hospital grow into a major corporation that dominates the health care market in
Staff at Sunrise House Addiction Treatment Center Win the Right to a Vote to Join Union
June 17, 2016 Nurses, clinical staff and employees at Sunrise House, an addiction center affiliated with the national for-profit chain, American Addiction Centers, have been successful in winning the right to vote for union representation with HPAE, NJ’s largest union
HPAE Supports Bill Providing Stronger Oversight of BRMC
HPAE President Ann Twomey testified today before the Senate Health Committee in support of S.2361, a bill which authorizes Bergen County to establish a county hospital authority to oversee Bergen Regional Medical Center. Read Ann’s full testimony to the