Union Rep Training Held
The new leadership of our local union held a Union Rep meeting this past weekend to provide education and training to our Reps and to help build a strong internal structure for our local.
Local Updates
Local 5030 Members Fight to Secure and Maintain Safe Parking
An overwhelming majority of day shift members of HPAE Local 5030 signed a petition demanding that Hackensack UMC/Palisades respect workers’ rights and provide safe and secure parking at the facility.
HPAE Locals at UH Kick Off Contract Campaign with Unity Rally and Picket
Members of HPAE Locals 5089 (RNs) and 5094 (non-nursing professional staff) at University Hospital (UH) in Newark held a lunchtime rally and picket today as a show of unity between the locals and to kick off their contract campaign.
HPAE Raises Concerns About HMH-JFK Merger
Last night a dozen HPAE members and staff attended a public hearing on the affiliation of JFK Medical Center with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). If the merger goes through, HMH will own 15 hospitals in the state of New Jersey.
2nd Bargaining Session with VNA Held
The VNA Union Committee met for our second bargaining session with VNA last week at the West Orange office. We reached a tentative agreement on a few non-economic issues at the meeting and agreed to extend the contract until November
Local 5030 and 5629 Officers Attend AFT Collective Bargaining Conference
Local officers from HPAE Local 5030/Palisades Medical Center and Local 5629/Sunrise House attended the 2017 AFT Collective Bargaining Conference, which was held in Chicago on October 27 and 28.
Cathi Goldfischer Assists Recovery Efforts in Florida, Puerto Rico
Local 5004 member and Health and Safety Chair Cathi Goldfischer took part in relief efforts in Florida and Puerto Rico as part of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).
HPAE Demands Protections for Community, Patients, and Employees in Event of Meadowlands Hospital Sale
The sale of Meadowlands Hospital is continuing, after the state Health Planning Board held a public comment hearing on the transfer of ownership last week. HPAE has raised concerns about the impact of the sale on the community, patient, and employees.
Christmas Social Event Set for December 1st, Luncheon Education Day Postponed
Please join us for a Holiday Social on December 1st. It will be a great opportunity to socialize and relax with co-workers.
Wanaque Negotiations Continue
We had our second bargaining session with Wanaque management today at the Holiday Inn Express. Since there are so many issues that still need to be resolved and the contract expires on October 31, both sides agreed to extend