Nurses Ratify a 1 Year Contract With Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurses at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospitals represented by HPAE voted on Wednesday to approve a one-year contract.
Local Updates
Nurses at Coastal Hospitals Reach Agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health
After nearly two months of negotiations that extended beyond the contract deadline of July 31, a tentative agreement has been reached between nurses represented by HPAE and Hackensack Meridian System.
Federal Mediator joins negotiations between Nurses and Hackensack Meridian Health
After nurses voted last week to authorize strikes at two Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) hospitals, the nurses called in a federal mediator to join bargaining this week. The authorization allows the negotiating committees for the nurses to send to HMH
Members Approve Constitution & By-Laws, Officers Chosen
At a meeting on Thursday, July 20, Local 5629 members unanimously approved the local's new constitution and by-laws and elected new officers.
Local 5107 Has a New Vice President
Janaye Williams, RN, from VNA Health Group of NJ, LLC, has been elected as a local Vice President to fill the third VP position.
Members Vote to Authorize Strike
Local 5058 members were forced to take a strike vote on Thursday, 7/20 after HMH refuses to agree to the union’s reasonable proposals that put patients first.
Show Your Support for Our Sisters and Brothers at JSMC and SOMC
HPAE Local 5058 and Local 5138 current contracts with HMH expires on July 31st. Show your support for our sisters and brothers tomorrow by wearing the "HPAE United" button.
Demand to Bargain Sent to Medical Center Regarding Parking Garage Construction’s Impact on Staff
In response to the Medical Center's announcement regarding parking in the Glenwood Garage, we sent management a demand to bargain and a request for information.
Members to Vote on Constitution and By-Laws, Nominate Candidates for Officers
Local 5629 members will be discussing and voting tomorrow on the local's constitution and by-laws. Local members will also be nominating candidates for the six local officer positions.
Contract Update and Strike Vote
In negotiations on Monday, July 17th, our local bargaining committees were joined by 50+ nurses from JSUMC and SOMC to discuss issues members have experienced using the employer's health insurance plan.
