Welcome to Local 5131
Local 5131 represents Registered Nurses at Inspira Health hospitals in Vineland, Elmer, and Bridgeton, NJ.
News
Local 5131 November 2024 Member Update
We had our bimonthly Labor Management and Staffing Committee meeting and have some updates for you.
Local 5131 Member Update, Nov. 1, 2024
We had our Labor Management and Staffing Committee meeting, which is held every other month, and have some information we want to pass on to you.
Local 5131 General Membership Meetings on 10/22
Stay informed! Please join us for our upcoming general membership meeting on October 22nd. Get Local updates about grievances, staffing, and labor management. Our meetings will be virtual at 5pm and 8pm.
Local 5131 Member Update, July 30, 2024
There has been a lot going on behind the scenes this month, so it’s time for an update. Please take the time to read through this letter, as there is a great deal of information.
Local 5131 Member Update, June 24, 2024
Your HPAE Local 5131 officers are excited to announce an upcoming member appreciation event at Terra Nonno Winery in Millville on September 14.
Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5131 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5131 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
Special Joint Message from the Presidents of HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621
INSPIRA at Mullica Hill (MH) has notified the 5621 members that they are restructuring the unit from a LRDP model to a LDP model to mimic Vineland with three separate and distinct units of Labor and Delivery (L&D), Mother/Baby (MB)
Case Managers at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill Win NLRB Vote to join HPAE
Nursing case managers at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill voted overwhelming today to join New Jersey’s largest union of healthcare workers, HPAE, in a National Labor Relations Board election.
Notice of 2024 Nominations and Election of HPAE local 5131 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five Local 5131 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
Scheduling in KRONOS Updates
KRONOS is officially up and running. The system is new to all of us, so there will be a learning curve. We brought some issues staff were having with KRONOS to management and here are the takeaways...
Local 5131 Upcoming Local Union Events
We have general membership meetings on February 22nd at 12 pm and 4 pm. Both will be virtual via Zoom. Our officers will give updates from the staffing committee, grievances, and health and safety issues.
Local 5131 PCU Staffing Meeting Update
We recently had a meeting with management and administration to address some of the ongoing issues in the PCU’s.
Settlement for COVID Vaccine Exempted Nurses
Our HPAE Inspira locals jointly filed grievances in 2021 regarding COVID testing protocols.
Inspira Health integrates Salem Medical Center into system
Inspira Health recently announced that the integration of Salem Medical Center into the health system is complete, as of Sunday. The hospital has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Inspira Violence Prevention Update
Our HPAE locals, representing all 6 campuses at Inspira, met with management this month to debrief the violent incident at Vineland.
Calls for more safety measures to counter violence against NJ hospital staff
While recent state-specific data is hard to find, hospitals here reported nearly 10,000 violent incidents in 2021, up nearly 15% from 2019, according to an industry report issued last year.
Local 5621 Membership Update – Float Nurses
We are excited to announce that we have come to an agreement with the Hospital that will create a “float” RN position.
Local 5131 June Membership Update
We know there are continuing problems with staffing. As of the meeting last month with management, incentives and contracts were to be continued (except for double SIP). Agency nurses are also being utilized throughout the hospital system.
Local 5131 May Membership Update
Our local held an education dinner at the start of this month to kickoff nurses’ week. Members earned 2 contact hours while they learned about violence prevention in healthcare.
Staffing Committee Update, April 18, 2023
There was a lot of discussion about staffing and incentives. Please make sure that your management and the staffing office have your current phone number. This is how they are to be communicating any open shifts with incentives.
Local 5131 Education Dinner & Violence Prevention Workshop, May 9th, 2023
We are offering an opportunity to learn two contact hours and enjoy a free meal on May 9th at Merighi’s Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360.
PTO Request Deadline, February 28, 2023
Reminder that the PTO request open period ends on February 28th. Some things to keep in mind as you finalize your requests...
Membership Update, November 2022
Please make sure you are up to date with all your mandatory education and certifications for your unit. HealthStream is due at the end of the year. It’s a good idea to login and double check that you’re finished with
Local 5131 Member Update, October 2022
The winter holidays are quickly approaching, and we wanted to outline our contract language as it pertains to requirements, scheduling and cancelling on a holiday.
Local 5131 Union Orientation Meetings
We will be holding these meetings every Monday to coincide with new employee GEO. Anyone that missed their orientation is welcome to join a session this month on either August 8, 15, 22 or 29th.
HPAE Local 5131 Member Update – July 29, 2022
1. We finished negotiations and members overwhelmingly ratified our new contract last month. The new contract books are in the process of being printed now and we should have them ready for distribution soon. In the meantime, you can go to
Inspira Health RNs ratify new contracts
HPAE members win better working conditions and make industry-leading wage gains in new 3-year deals.
Local 5131 Tentative Agreement with Inspira including Wage Scales
We held membership meetings yesterday and nurses voted overwhelmingly to ratify our new contract. This contract reflects the dedication and hard work of our nursing staff.
Tentative Agreement Reached! Membership Meetings & Vote on June 3
We have been bargaining since the beginning of April and are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Inspira.
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, May 20, 2022
Yesterday the hospital responded to our economic proposals that were presented on week one of negotiations.
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, May 17, 2022
We will be holding two more membership meetings with updates regarding negotiations TODAY. Please join us to learn more and stay informed at either a 12 pm virtual meeting or a 7:45 pm in-person meeting. Virtual Zoom meeting & link: 12 pm https://aft.zoom.us/j/5835878851 In-person meeting:
NOTICE OF 2022 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF HPAE LOCAL 5131 AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5131 at this year’s AFT National Convention. This year’s convention will be held at Boston Convention Center and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, July 12th – 17th,
Important Membership Meetings on May 17th
We will be holding membership meetings next Tuesday, May 17th to give updates on negotiations. Our bargaining sessions were cancelled this week due to unforeseen circumstances and we signed a two-week extension to our contract. We will be giving details
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, May 5, 2022
We concluded two days of negotiations this week and made some gains we’d like to share.
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, April 28, 2022
We continued with negotiations yesterday and were given a presentation from Melissa Jones, Inspira’s new director of workplace violence.
Local 5131 Election Results
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members have been elected as officers for Local 5131.
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, April 19, 2022
We met with management for our 2nd bargaining session today.
Local 5131 Negotiations Begin
After considering your feedback, we presented our package of proposals that included ways to improve staffing, health & safety, on-call, scheduling, cancellation/standby and offers competitive wages.
Local 5131 Contract Negotiations
We are starting negotiations with Inspira on Monday April 4th! Your bargaining committee has been hard at work drafting proposals that address concerns we all have as nursing professionals.
HPAE Local 5131 Upcoming Membership Meeting, March 10, 2022
We will be giving updates about upcoming contract negotiations and discuss ways you can be involved to help address issues important to all of us, along with other relevant information.
Notice of 2022 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5131 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five Local 5131 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
Please complete your Bargaining Survey and other updates
Member involvement and input are vital for us to achieve a strong contract that addresses staffing, wages and workplace issues. Please fill out a bargaining survey with the link below before February 21st.
HPAE Local 5131 News, January 20, 2022
The start of 2022 continues to be a challenging one as we continue to deal with the unprecedented obstacles of COVID in the midst of a nursing shortage. But as always, if we stand strong together, we will persevere.
Local 5131 Constitution and By Laws Vote
All members in good standing of Local 5131 will be receiving a mailing from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Please don’t discard, it contains important union information. AAA is a neutral third party that oversees balloting and arbitrations
3% Across the Board Raise
All nurses (full-time, part-time and per diem) will be receiving a 3% raise effective retro from 11/14. You will see this reflected in your 12/3 paycheck. Eligible employees will still also advance one step on the wage scale the first pay
Local 5131 Membership Meeting Notice, October 14
Membership meetings will be held on October 14th at the Wingate Hotel, located at 2196 W Landis Ave in Vineland. Meeting times will be 7:45 am, 12 pm and 7:45 pm.
Local 5131 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5131 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Important COVID Vaccine Deadlines
As you are aware, the Governor issued a mandate for healthcare workers in NJ to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing.
COVID Vaccine Requirement for NJ Healthcare Workers
NJ State Mandate of COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Workers The Governor issued a mandate for healthcare workers in NJ to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing. This applies to all workers in public and private health
HPAE Local 5131 News, July, 2021
Our HPAE State Convention is going to be October 6th & 7th. Normally we would be meeting in Atlantic City for the occasion, but this year it will be held virtually.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5131 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5131 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5131 Update on Reporting Staffing Issues
We wanted to give you a little guidance on filling out short staffing forms, since they can be hard to find, and people are not always sure when to use them.
Local 5131 Membership Updates, June 3, 2021
It may seem hard to believe but negotiations are quickly approaching. Our contract is due to expire in May of 2022. Typically we start negotiations with the hospital around the end of March of 2022.
Important Announcement Regarding a Second Surge Agreement
We have an important announcement to make regarding temporary changes to our contract in response to a second surge of COVID. Both HPAE locals have been meeting with management to discuss the difficulties with staffing and being able to safely
Important Announcement Regarding Temporary Changes
We have an important announcement to make regarding temporary changes to our contract in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 HPAE Member Alert, March 31, 2020
We wanted to share with you updated information regarding Inspira’s COVID-19 policies and procedures. Our union has been advocating at the local, state and federal level for an increased response to this crisis.
COVID-19 Update for Inspira Members
We know this has been a challenging week for all of us who do direct patient care. The COVID-19 virus is spreading quickly and we are on the front-lines of defense for our community.
Local 5131 Membership Meetings Cancelled
We are taking extra precautions right now and cancelling membership meetings scheduled for March 24th.
Local 5131 Officer Nominations are now being accepted
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are six Local 5131 officer positions that are up for election this year. Nominations for these positions are currently being accepted by the nomination committee.
Local 5131 Contract Summary
The term of the Contract is 3 years and it expires May 31, 2022.
Tentative Agreements Ratified – Summary of Contract
On Tuesday, June 4th 2019 members voted to ratify local tentative agreements that included an across the board wage increases 1st year- 2.50%, retro to June 1st , 2nd year- 2.25% and 3rd year- 2.25%.
Local 5131 Meeting Notice for Contract Ratification Vote
Membership meetings and voting will take place on Tuesday June 4th at Semper Marine Detachment, 2041 W Landis Ave, Vineland.
HPAE Nurses Announce a Tentative Agreement with Inspira Health
Unionized healthcare professionals at Inspira Medical Centers serving Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester County reached a tentative agreement with management.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, April 25
We had our fourth day of bargaining with the hospital. We gave Inspira responses to many of the issues both sides have presented over the past month.
Local 5131 Negotiations Update, April 18
We had our third day of bargaining with the hospital yesterday. Inspira gave us responses to many of our nursing proposals we put forward the first day of negotiations.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, April 11
The next session will be held at the Wingate Hotel in Vineland. Members are encouraged to attend. Please arrive by 9:30 am if you plan to be there.
HPAE Kicks-Off Negotiations with Inspira Health Calling for Safe Nurse Staffing Levels
Contract talks began this week for the 1,300 Registered Nurses at Inspira Health hospitals as they negotiate for safe staffing levels at every hospital.
Inspira RNs United for Quality Care: Negotiations Update, March 25
Today kicked off our first day of bargaining with Inspira. Both HPAE locals negotiated jointly with the Hospital.
HPAE Local 5131 Bargaining Priorities
As our current contract gets set to expire and we prepare to begin negotiations with Inspira, our negotiations team has met and formulated many proposals to present to management.
Local 5131 membership meetings, October 24
We will be holding membership meetings on October 24th at 8 am, 4 pm and 7:30 pm
Local 5131 HPAE State Convention Delegate List
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
Local 5131 HPAE State Convention Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5131 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Inspira Local 5131 Holds Opioid Education Seminar for Members
On Wednesday, May 9th members from HPAE Local 5131 Southern Jersey Healthcare attended a continuing education program entitled “The Opioid Crisis: Improving Frontline Addiction Treatments with Policy, Knowledge, and Training.” The program is part of HPAE’s growing portfolio of options
Local 5131 Officer Election Results
Local 5131 Officer Elections are complete. The new Local Officers are listed below and will take office March 1, 2018. The right to protest the conduct of an Officer Election is guaranteed by federal law. If a protest is filed
Mandatory Flu Vacine
As many of you have read from John DiAngelo’s email last week, Inspira wants to institute a mandatory flu vaccine for everyone that works in the system. We were approached by the hospital about this last spring and immediately put
HPAE Local 5131 members: Regarding Nurse Photos in rooms
Most of you know that last February, Inspira tried to push forth an initiative to place the name and photo of the nurse in each patient room. This came about as a result of a staff nurse who trialed this
HPAE Calls on Cumberland County Freeholders to Save Our Healthcare
Last night, Inspira RN and Local 5131 Rep Karen Johnson presented a resolution to the Cumberland County Freeholder Board to urge Congress and the President not to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without having an adequate replacement for the
Convention Resolutions & Constitutional Amendments Support HPAE’s Strategic Plan for Growth
At the HPAE 2016 Convention, delegates came together to make important decisions about the future of our union through a series of resolutions, constitutional amendments, and by-laws changes.
Inspira Health Nurses Ratify New Contract for Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
Registered Nurses at Inspira Health Network voted to approve new three-year contracts to cover 1,300 nurses across four hospitals in the health system.
Ratification Meetings Set for July 7th
After three contract extensions and the involvement of a Federal mediator, we have reached tentative agreements with Inspira’s management on a new contract that would cover all 1,300 nurses in the system. If our membership votes yes to ratify these
Nurses Reach Tentative Agreements with Inspira Health Network
After three contract extensions and the involvement of a federal mediator, 1,300 registered nurses represented by HPAE have reached tentative agreements with Inspira Health Network. Upon a successful vote to ratify these Agreements, nurses at Inspira hospitals in Vineland, Elmer
Inspira Nurses Support Their Negotiations Committee
Nurses at Inspira hospitals braved the rain today to leaflet their co-workers ahead of bargaining tomorrow. Several unresolved issues remain before a contract settlement can be reached.
Beth Manganaro Quoted in Article on Violence in the ER
Local 5131 Vice President Beth Manganaro was quoted in a Courier-Post article which appeared today on the problem of violence in hospital ERs, and the need for hospitals to have adequate protocols and training to prevent the increasing incidents of
Local 5131 President to Inspira: Invest in Healthcare and Nursing
From the Courier-Post I am a registered nurse at Inspira Health System in Vineland and have worked there for over 20 years. I have watched our small hospital grow into a major corporation that dominates the health care market in
Local 5131 Contract Update – June 17, 2016
Our union negotiating committees continued bargaining with Inspira yesterday but failed to reach an agreement. We have agreed to again extend the contract, this time until July 8th. Union nurses like you have generated public pressure on Inspira by bringing
Inspira Contract Update – June 14, 2016
Since our last membership meeting your bargaining committee has continued to work tirelessly to finalize a contract that improves working conditions and protects our benefits. Many of you have participated in activities that are critical to the success of
Local 5131 Member Speaks Out for Safe Staffing at Bridgeton Council Meeting
Last night, Local 5131 member Karen Johnson spoke out about our contract fight for safe staffing to the Bridgeton City Council and Mayor Albert Kelly, who is on the Board of Inspira Health. Community members attending the meeting were
HPAE RNs at Inspira Talk with Community Members About Safe Staffing
With the contract deadline extended 10 days past the May 31st expiration date, Inspira nurses from Local 5131 and 5621 talked this week to community members about their fight for safe staffing in the current negotiations. Nurses had conversations with
Inspira Nurses Call in Federal Mediator, Announce Plans for Picket
For immediate release For more information contact: Bridget Devane at (732)996-5493 With their collective bargaining agreement ending on May 31st, nurses at Inspira Health, represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE), have called in a Federal Mediator to
Inspira Nurses Vote to Take Action for Patient Safety, Safe Staffing
Nurses from Inspira Health Network voted on May 19th to hold informational picketing at Inspira hospitals on a date to be determined. All 1,300 Inspira nurses represented by the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) have been bargaining with Inspira
Inspira RNs Meet With Political Leaders
With two weeks left before their contracts expire, nurses from HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621 met today with representatives from other unions and elected leaders at a community breakfast to discuss crucial staffing and patient care issues that
Contract Update
At the negotiations last Wednesday, the bargaining committee proposed improved RN staffing through nurse-to-patient ratios in our contract. What was management’s response? “Our current staffing levels are fine”. To make matters worse, management proposed that they should be able to
Inspira Locals Meet with Sweeney Staff to Discuss Staffing, Other Key Issues
March 8, 2016 HPAE Vice President Bernie Gerard and nurses from Inspira Locals 5131 and 5621 met with staff from State Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s office to discuss working conditions and patient care issues at Inspira hospitals as both locals
Contract Campaign Activities
With our contract expiring in a little over a month – on May 31st – it’s crucial that members get involved in contract campaign activities, beginning with a shift change leafletting next Monday (6 am to 8 am). Join
Contract Update #2
HPAE Locals 5131 and 5621 put forward a comprehensive package of proposals on April 12th. The proposals included nurse to patient staffing ratios, limits for on-call, reducing reassignments and wage increases. Both locals met with Hospital management for a second
Local Leaders at CLC Meeting, Discuss Contract Negotiations
Local 5131 President Dana Barrett and Local 5131 Vice President Michelle Silvio attended a meeting of the Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council on April 14. Dana and Michelle talked to representatives of other labor unions about our upcoming
Inspira RNs Say “We Care” in Contract Negotiations
HPAE Locals 5131 & 5621, representing the 1300+ RNs of Inspira Medical Network, began contract negotiations today with Administration. The joint negotiations committee of nurses presented proposals standing up for our patients, our neighbors, and our communities. Photo below: Members
Continuing Education Event/Nurses Week Dinner Set for May 5
Did you know that New Jersey has an Alternative to Discipline (ATD) law that protects nurses from public discipline? Your local officers have planned an excellent Continuing Ed offering on this topic on May 5, 5:30 to 7:00 pm,
Members Meet with Cumberland County Freedholders
Inspira RNs from Vineland had a meeting with the Cumberland County Freeholders to brief them on issues that will be presented at the upcoming negotiations and how they may impact the citizens of Cumberland County. Local 5131 RNs
Negotiations with Inspira to Begin April 12
We are pleased to announce that the following dates have been scheduled in April to begin contract negotiations for all Inspira RNs: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM @ the Marriott Courtyard in Glassboro Thursday, April 21, 2016, 10:00 AM
HPAE Inspira Locals Hold Joint Contract Action Team Meeting
The Contract Action Teams of Local 5621 and Local 5131 met last night to discuss the upcoming negotiations and strategies to build a powerful contract campaign. The locals will be working together in bargaining to achieve better staffing in the
Come to the Contract Kick-off Party on March 11
February 24, 2016 Contract negotiations will begin soon and we are holding a contract kick-off party. Show your support for our Negotiations Committee and have a great time socializing with co-workers by coming to the party on March 11, 7
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In This Local
- Local 5131 Contract (June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025)
- Wage Scales, Effective June 1, 2022
- Local 5131 Officer and Rep List
- HPAE Membership Application
- Local 5131 Officer Nomination Form
- Local Beat Newsletter - April 2021
- Staffing Grids for Local 5131
- Local 5131 PTO Accrual
- Local 5131 Constitution and Bylaws, January 10, 2022
- HPAE Retiree Medical Trust - Basic Information
- Election Protest Form
- NJDOL Division of Unemployment Insurance
Upcoming Events for Local 5131
No upcoming events at this time.