HPAE members approve Rowan University contract!
On Thursday, December 1st, the members of HPAE Local 5094 and 5089 voted by an overwhelming majority of 99% to ratify our new contract with Rowan University.
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Statement by Ann Twomey, HPAE President on the Appointment of Rep. Price as Secretary of HHS
In response to President Elect Trump’s recent announcement appointing Rep. Tom Price as Secretary of HHS, HPAE President Ann Twomey is raising concerns for the future of our nation’s health care system.
Union Wins Case Against Bergen Regional Medical Center over Violation of Safety Rules
An independent Arbitrator has ruled that BRMC violated the contract governing workplace safety and ordered the hospital to compensate an RN for severe injuries she suffered following an assault two years ago.
HPAE Announces Political Endorsements for November 8th Elections
As the November 8th election nears, HPAE has announced its endorsements for candidates in federal, state, county and local election races in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Nurses and Health Professionals at University Hospital Ratify New Contract with Safe Staffing, Safe Working Conditions
Over a two week period registered nurses and health professionals at University Hospital voted to approve new three year contracts retroactive to October 2014 and will expire in September 2017
HPAE’s Response to NLRB Judge’s Ruling Against Meadowlands Hospital and Medical Center
After a trial with 33 hearing days over two years, a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge has found Meadowlands Hospital guilty of more than a dozen violations of labor rights of nurses and healthcare workers at the hospital
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman Will Be the Keynote Speaker at the HPAE Convention
Bonnie Watson Coleman, the Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, will be the keynote speaker at HPAE’s convention on October 6 and 7 in Atlantic City. Coleman is a long-time and influential advocate for the people of New Jersey and is currently
Labor Day Message from HPAE President Ann Twomey
President Twomey's Labor Day Message highlights the crucial role our union and the labor movement plays in creating an economy and political system which is fair and just.
HPAE President Ann Twomey Comments on the Significance of Hillary Clinton’s Nomination
HPAE President Ann Twomey explains why she is supporting Hillary Clinton for President.
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.