Statement of Ann Twomey, RN, President, HPAE Re: the Supreme Court’s 4-4 Decision on Friedrichs v. the California Teachers Association March 29, 2016 Today’s Supreme Court 4-4 ruling in the ‘Friedrich vs California Teachers Association case protected nurses and healthcare
Local 5091, which represents RNs, social workers, and other professional staff at Bergen Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is putting together a strong contract campaign to achieve a good contract in upcoming negotiations. The bargaining this year is particularly important, as
On Monday, HPAE’s Public Policy Director Bridget Devane gave testimony to the NJ Assembly Budget Committee (Committee Chair Gary Schaer in photo above) regarding the impact of Governor Christie’s proposed budget on health care access, worker safety, and public
President’s Message March 14, 2016 ‘A recreational aide I know in one nursing home has been working with elderly patients for 10 years, but still makes only $13 an hour. Her colleague, a nursing assistant for 23 years is paid
10 Ways to Correct Privatization’s Mistakes at Bergen Regional Medical Center February 29, 2016 Over and over, privatization schemes in New Jersey have failed consumers, workers, and taxpayers alike, often raising costs and diminishing services for the public. It
RNs at Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC), who are represented by HPAE Local 5142, have just won a big victory. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the nurses and upheld an order for the hospital
December 6, 2015 HPAE President Ann Twomey and leaders from four HPAE locals attended an AFT regional conference in Philadelphia yesterday and today. [Photo: Kelly Trautner AFT), Tom Murphy (Local 5094), Jeff Peck (Local 5091), Gary Peoples (Local 5106), Judy
Today, the NJ Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee voted to send to the full Assembly A647, a bill which mandates safe staffing ratios and acuity systems in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, and certain DHS facilities. The bill is co-sponsored
For immediate release: November 10, 2015 Newark, NJ – With contracts at University Hospital expiring over one year ago, a group of 50 nurses and healthcare workers represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) spoke out to the
November 10, 2015 Newark, NJ – With contracts at University Hospital expiring over one year ago, a group of 50 nurses and healthcare workers represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) spoke out to the eleven members of