HPAE statement on the appointment of Carole Johnson as the new president and CEO of UH
HPAE congratulates Carole Johnson on her appointment as the next President and Chief-Executive-Officer of University Hospital in Newark.
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HPAE Statement on the Government Shutdown and Attacks on American Healthcare
As the government shutdown begins, HPAE condemns the reckless actions of President Trump and Congressional Republicans that brought us to this point.
HPAE Statement on HRH’s Pending Layoff Notices to Heights University Hospital Workers
Union leaders were presented with no plan for the future but were encouraged to tell the Department of Health and the Governor that they need money to keep Heights Hospital afloat.
Nurses Ratify New Contract that Give Monmouth County Patients Access to a Hospital with Safe Nurse to Patient Ratios
HPAE President Debbie White, RN, said the safe staffing language negotiated will also allow the hospital to retain current staff and attract new nurses to JSUMC.
Historic Labor Agreement to Give Patients Access to a Safe Staffing Hospital in Monmouth County
Registered Nurses at Jersey Shore University Medical Center represented by HPAE have struck a deal with Hackensack Meridian Health on a new contract that includes enforceable safe staffing ratios, better pay, and enhanced workplace violence prevention measures.
JSUMC Nurses Authorize Strike Against Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurses at Jersey Shore University Medical Center have voted almost unanimously to authorize their bargaining committee to give a 10-day notice of their intent to strike if management continues to refuse to agree to safe staffing language in their contract.
Bayonne Medical Center Workers and Christ Hospital Nurses Overwhelmingly Authorize Strikes
Hundreds of workers saving lives in Jersey City and Bayonne are working on contracts that will expire in days.
Nurses at Inspira Health win guaranteed nurse-to-patients safe staffing ratios
Nurses of HPAE Locals 5131, 5142 and 5621 at Inspira Health have ratified new groundbreaking contracts with guaranteed nurse-to-patient safe staffing ratios as well as improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
HPAE endorses Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor
In the 2025 Elections, HPAE is supporting candidates who have shown support for the passage of the “Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act,” which mandates guaranteed safe staffing ratios in all hospitals.
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.