VNA of Englewood and Essex Benefit Changes
We are entering into negotiations over VNA’s proposed changes to the 2026 healthcare plan. DO NOT sign up for open enrollment yet.
Local Updates
HPAE statement on HRH’s “stabilization” plan for Heights University Hospital
EMERSON—”Hudson Regional Health (HRH), which owns Heights University Hospital, publicly states it is ‘stabilizing’ the health system — but its actions paint a very different picture. The hospital has announced it is reducing critical services available to the community and
RE-RUN ELECTION NOTICE – HPAE LOCAL 5103 VICE PRESIDENT
The Election Committee directed a rerun of the HPAE Local 5103 Vice President election. New ballots have been mailed to all members of good standing Ballot Information: · Ballots were mailed to eligible members on October 15, 2025. · Completed ballots must be received
Health Care Town Hall
At the tail end of a relatively successful fight to restore funding to our institutions, Governor Murphy and the NJ state legislature elected to include a savings of $200M over two years that would be achieved by increasing your health
Tell Hackensack Meridian Health: We Demand a Neptune Police Officer Around the Clock at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
This past weekend, a patient entered our Emergency Department and moved through various parts of the hospital, interacting with staff, undergoing tests in radiology, and remaining in the pediatric ED.
Local 5131 Union Update: Arbitration Win!
We are writing to offer some explanation regarding an email received by all members earlier this week. The email would have come from Denise Lambrecht on the afternoon of Tuesday, 10/8, with the subject line Arbitrator Union Nurses.
Rerun Election Notice – HPAE local 5103 Vice President
The Election Committee has determined that a rerun of the HPAE Local 5103 Vice President election is required.
Local 5147 Fall Message
As some of you may have heard, Heights University Hospital is going through financial hardships that could lead to the facility closing, leaving over 300,000 residents of Jersey City being served only by Jersey City Medical Center.
Local 5185 2025 Notice of Nominations and Election
In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of HPAE Local 5185, the election of local union officers will take place by secret mail ballot.
Local 5089 2025 Notice of Nominations and Election
Please be advised that nominations are now open for all officer positions of Local 5089. Only members in good standing may nominate or be nominated. This election will take place by secret mail ballot.
