Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations, January 29, 2026
Last night (1/28), we had our final bargaining session with management. We reached a Final Agreement with real improvements in Wages, Benefits, Safety, and Staffing.
Local Updates
HPAE Orientation Dates 2026 (New Hires)
If you missed a in person orientation, please join us online.
NO LAYOFFS AT BAYONNE HOSPITAL
Last week, Management sent a 30-day layoff notice covering several workers in Food & Nutrition, with future layoffs across the Hospital being considered.
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations, January 22, 2026
We resolved several key sticking points, including Per-Diems receiving the same minimum raise as FT & PT Members, increased staffing protections, RNs doing Supervisor Duties, and Weekend Make-Ups.
Local 5103 Union Update: Potential Layoffs
We are happy to announce that while we’re not out of the woods yet, management has informed us that they will not be implementing layoffs in January.
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations , January 20, 2026
Yesterday (Jan 20), our bargaining team met with Management. We discussed Wages, Staffing, Differentials, Hours & Schedules, Holidays, and The HPAE Retiree Medical Trust.
Local 5131 Officer Election
Nominations for Local 5131 Officer positions were closed on January 5, 2026. In accordance with the HPAE election rules, all unopposed candidates shall be deemed elected.
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations , January 16, 2026
Management increased their wage proposal to 2% per year minimum, with some people receiving significantly more than 2% in 2026. However, many experienced nurses would only receive the 2% under Management's proposal.
Our Contract, Our Voice — Bargaining Survey Is Live
Please complete the survey as soon as possible and encourage your coworkers to do the same. The more voices we have, the stronger we will be at the table!
Local 5107 UMC Union Negotiations , January 14, 2026
Management completely rejected our proposals to limit the number of residents a nurse can be assigned and to address issues with admissions and discharges.