Welcome to Local 5185
Local 5185 represents Registered Nurses, Professionals, Technical Staff, Service Workers, and Business Office Clericals at Bayonne Medical Center in Bayonne, NJ.
News
CarePoint exits bankruptcy with HRH finally taking over all 3 of their hospitals
A confirmation by U.S, Bankruptcy Judge Kate Stickles this afternoon has resulted in HRH taking control of the operations of Christ Hospital in Jersey City, the Hoboken University Medical Center, and the Bayonne Medical Center...
N.J. Dept. of Health approves HRH’s certificate of need for Bayonne Medical Center
HRH has owned the Bayonne Medical Center property since July 2020 and has taken a variety of actions to become its operator, including most recently being named interim operator of the acute care facility during CarePoint Health’s ongoing bankruptcy.
Your Stolen Time
When we fight, we win! Management backed down and will be returning your stolen time and 401(k) matches.
Local 5185 and 5186 Members: UNION WIN!
Today, we reached an agreement with CarePoint & HRH in court...
Local 5185 and 5186 members say: No time for your town halls!
HPAE Members at Christ Hospital and Bayonne Medical Center WILL NOT be attending CarePoint's Townhalls on February 11.
Local 5185 Union Update, February 4, 2025
There will be a Union Action Meeting 2/10/25 in the 2a Innovation Center (glass room across from the A Elevators).
CarePoint Health takes away employees’ accrued paid time off; unions vow fight
CarePoint Health, millions of dollars in debt, told employees at its three Hudson County hospitals it is taking away all of their accrued paid time off (PTO) and capping future PTO...
Local 5185 Union Win!
Management has backed down and agreed to pay ALL the bonuses we are owed!
Local 5185 Update: It’s Time to Fight
Last night, Management told us they do not plan on paying the bonuses that we negotiated in good faith, even though the Bankruptcy Judge gave them permission to do so.
Hudson Regional Hospital gets state board stamp of approval for Bayonne Medical Center takeover
Bayonne Medical Center’s future should be in Hudson Regional Hospitals (HRH) hands, the State Health Planning Board affirmed in a vote Thursday, a win for community members and officials who advocated for the transition after years of uncertainty.
Jersey City Council passes measure asking HRH to honor union contracts
The resolution, which was a late addition to the agenda, was sponsored by Ward E Councilman James Solomon and co-sponsored by Council President Joyce Watterman and Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey.
HPAE applauds Jersey City’s Council resolution supporting the union’s demand that Hudson Regional Hospital honor union contracts
The City Council in Jersey City has passed a resolution demanding that Hudson Regional Hospital.
Local 5185 Update: Fighting For Our Rights
As you know, much has been happening at BMC. Hudson Regional Hospital recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to Thanksgiving complete with new architectural designs for the front lobby as well as a press conference.
Transfer of BMC to Hudson Regional Hospital takes major step with recommendation by state DOH
The transfer of Bayonne Medical Center, one-third of the cash-strapped CarePoint Health system, to Hudson Regional Hospital has cleared a major hurdle.
New operator for Bayonne hospital promises a new day
Hudson Regional Health CEO Nizar Kifaieh delivered good news to a curious staff at Bayonne Medical Center on Tuesday morning...
Local 5185 November 2024 Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the Department of Health Hearing last week. Over sixty HPAE Members showed up to demand that the State Keep Our Hospital Open, Hold CarePoint Accountable, and NO LAYOFFS. If you have not already, please
Hudson Regional Hospital vows to replicate its success story in Bayonne. Employees, officials say now is the time
After years of lawsuits and false starts, Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) is finally getting a shot at state approval to take over operations at BMC, one of three hospitals in the cash-strapped CarePoint Health System.
Once considered Bayonne hospital’s savior, minority ownership group aims to halt CarePoint bankruptcy, merger
The surgicenter group that four years ago was hailed as the savior for the cash-strapped Bayonne Medical Center is now attempting to halt the CarePoint Health bankruptcy and merger plans.
The state is considering a new owner for Bayonne Medical Center. A union is demanding financial guarantees
A healthcare workers union is asking for a guarantee the new owners will commit $50 million to Bayonne Medical Center and keep it open for at least 10 years.
HPAE Press Release Regarding CarePoint Health Certificate of Need and Bankruptcy Hearing
HPAE will continue to advocate for its members and their patients to make sure all their rights are protected, and the hospitals remain open.
Local 5185 Update: Bankruptcy: What We Know And What We Can Do
CarePoint has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This is part of CarePoint’s restructuring to become part of Hudson Health. HPAE has hired an experienced bankruptcy attorney to represent our members in Bankruptcy Court.
CarePoint Health, more than $108 million in debt, declares bankruptcy
CarePoint Health, the Hudson County non-profit healthcare system teetering on the brink of financial collapse, is more than $108 million in debt, according to bankruptcy documents filed Sunday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Local 5185 Public Hearing – Protect BMC
Please join us at an important Public Hearing regarding the sale of our hospital, Bayonne Medical Center. The NJ Department of Health will hold a hearing to hear the public's concerns with the sale of BMC to Hudson Regional Hospital.
Local 5185 Important Union Update, October 11, 2024
CarePoint is very close to a final deal with Hudson Regional Hospital. It will create a four-hospital system, with CarePoint Running Christ & Hoboken and Hudson Regional running HRH & Bayonne Medical Center. There will be more updates next week.
Local 5185 and 5186 Members: Save OUR Hospitals Rally, October 22
Tell our leaders to keep our Hospitals Open, Hold CarePoint Accountable, and NO LAYOFFS!
Moulick out as CEO of struggling NJ hospital system as new managers move forward
The CEO and president of a Hudson County hospital network on the brink of collapse has been replaced by the founder of the company planning to take over two of the hospitals.
Local 5185 and 5186 Members: TAKE ACTION! Sign Our Petition!
Our union is taking Action! Add your name to our petition to Governor Murphy.
Local 5185 October 2024 Union Update
We have confirmed that Medical Insurance coverage has been reinstated, retroactive through September 25. If you have any issues or were harmed because you were not able to get timely treatment, contact a Union officer immediately.
CarePoint Health announces potential layoff of 2,600 employees in New Jersey (video)
CarePoint Health says 2,600 employees working in its hospitals may be laid off in December. These employees work at Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City and Hoboken University Hospital.
Local 5185 Important Union Update, September 13, 2024
A lot has happened over the last two days - your Union officers have been working tirelessly to get the facts and make sure everyone's rights and jobs are protected.
Local 5185 September 2024 Union Update
On August 28, your Union Officers met with management for our monthly meeting. We brought up your concerns to management so they can be addressed.
Local 5185 August 2024 Union Update
On July 31, your Union Officers met with management for our monthly meeting. We brought up your concerns to management so they can be addressed. Status of CarePoint: 1) CarePoint’s Finances are stable, and have not gotten significantly
Local 5185 Negotiations Update: We have a Tentative Agreement!
Your Negotiating Team has reached a Tentative Agreement on a contract that includes Money, Staffing, Insurance, and More - with NO GIVEBACKS!
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, June 17, 2024
Your Negotiations Committee met with Management. We continued to review the financial information we collected, and discussed Wages, Staffing, Information, and Down-staffing as well.
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, June 11, 2024
CarePoint's representatives were clearly shocked by all the messages they received from HPAE members over the past few days. CarePoint is feeling the pressure - Thank you for doing your part!
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, June 5, 2024
Your Negotiating Team had scheduled a meeting with Management for June 5th, but management cancelled last minute.
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, May 29, 2024
We delivered our petition demanding better pay, benefits, and staffing. Management was visibly surprised to see so many people standing together demanding better!
HPAE Statement on Jersey City Council Resolution Supporting Safe Staffing
The City Council in Jersey City has passed a resolution supporting “safe staffing standards in collective bargaining agreements, and proposed legislation and hereby urges the NJ Legislature to pass the ‘Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act,’”
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, May 16, 2024
On May 16, your Negotiating Committee met with high level executive management, including the Chief Financial Officer, to discuss CarePoint’s finances.
Local 5185 Negotiations Update, May 1, 2024
On April 30, your Union Negotiations Team met with management for our third session. We continued to discuss CarePoint's bad financial situation, which has not improved.
HPAE commends the Hudson County Board of Commissioners for approving a resolution calling for a law to mandate Safe Staffing ratios in NJ Hospitals
Members of HPAE applauded the Hudson County Board of Commissioners as they unanimously approved a resolution today supporting establishing safe staffing standards in collective bargaining agreements...
Negotiations Update, April 17, 2024
We presented our Union’s demands and discussed CarePoint’s financial status.
Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5185 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5185 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
Local 5185 April Union Update
Thanks to everyone who showed up to march with HPAE in the Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We had one of our best turnouts in years!
Local 5185 March Union Update
The Next Union Meeting will be Monday, March 4th 8:00, 12:00, 3:30, 4:00 at American Legion Post 19- We’ll be discussing what we know about CarePoint’s situation and our initial proposals and strategy.
Local 5185 Negotiations Update: February, 16, 2024
Your Union Negotiations Committee met with Management and we discussed CarePoint's financial status and future plans.
Hudson Regional Hospital and CarePoint Health combining to form Hudson Health System
Once rivals fighting over who would operate three local hospitals, Hudson Regional Hospital and CarePoint Health have agreed to terms to combine and form Hudson Health System.
Local 5185 February Union Update
The first bargaining session will be February 15. The agenda is to discuss the big picture with the Hudson Health partnership, CarePoint’s financial state, etc.
HPAE Statement Regarding Carepoint Hospitals
The members of HPAE Local 5185 at Bayonne Medical Center and Local 5186 at Christ Hospital in Jersey City welcome a solution that would allow all current Carepoint Hospitals to remain open and able to serve their respective ...
Our Union is Strong! Special Message and Union Update
In the past month, CarePoint has cut Hours, Benefits, and forced more Expensive Insurance on its non-union employees.
HPAE 5185 Local Officer Election
This notice is coming to you on behalf of the Local 5185 Nomination and Election Committee. The following members will be running for Local 5185 officer elections.
Local 5185 December Union Update
The number of Time Clocks will be reduced to 9 in January. Management will be sending out a memo to let you know where your primary/backup time clocks are.
Notice of Nominations and Election of HPAE local 5185 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are nine (9) local officer positions that are up for election this year.
Local 5185 November Union Update
Thanks to your pressure, BMC has contracted a new insurance broker. Management will make a proposal to our union in November/December, and we will have the opportunity to bargain over any change.
Local 5185 October Union Update
The Labor-Management Committee (LMC) is a monthly meeting where your Union officers bring your concerns to management.
Local 5185 September Union Update
Employees can't be written up for leaving after their assigned shift - there is no mandatory overtime at BMC.
Local 5185 Labor Management Committee Update
The Labor-Management Committee (LMC) is a monthly meeting where your Union officers bring your concerns to management.
Union Meeting Tuesday, June 14
Our next Union Meeting will be Tuesday, 6/14 at American Legion Post 19 in Bayonne, with sessions at 8am, 12pm, & 4pm. Stop by to talk about out push to raise rates & enforce safe staffing. We also hope to have
Local 5185 Presidential Election Result
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has conducted and tallied the Election of President for Local 5185.
HPAE Local 5185 President Election Voting
Local 5185 is rerunning the election for the Local President’s position.
Local 5185 Election Results
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has conducted and tallied the Election of Officers for Local 5185. Thank you to all the members who participated in this important democratic process.
Local 5185 Member update: Flu shot deadline and local union elections
Please be safe during the holiday season. COVID-19 infections are rising, take all precautions and let a union representative know if you do not have adequate PPE at work.
Local 5185 Officer Elections
All members in good standing of Local 5185 will be receiving a mailing from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) next week. Please don’t discard, it contains important union information.
CVS prescription 90 day opt out
HPAE members have the option to participate in, or opt out of, the CVS Maintenance Choice program. This applies to 90 Day prescription refills. If you do nothing, you will be opted in. To opt out, You may also call
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of HPAE Local 5185 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are nine (9) local officer positions that are up for election this year.
HPAE Statement on the death of Maria Ambrocio of HPAE Local 5185
Our HPAE family is in deep mourning today after the tragic death of Maria Ambrocio, an HPAE Local 5185 member who worked in the Oncology unit at Bayonne Medical Center.
Local 5185 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5185 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5185 Contract Highlights, 2021
WHAT MANAGEMENT WANTED AND WHAT WE DEFEATED Per diems to become completely at will employees Initial wage proposal of 0.5% per year Health insurance: increases of up to 35% in employee contributions per year. Peri-op forced overtime to finish cases
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5185 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5185 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Contract Ratification Union Meeting, July 7, 2021
WEDNESDAY JULY 7TH STARTING AT 8:00 AM, MEETINGS ON THE HOUR, LAST MEETING AT 8:00 PM.
Urgent Bayonne HPAE Members Meeting, June 10th
This is your opportunity to voice your opinion on the direction of the negotiation team and the future of YOUR contract. Full explanation of the Union’s and the Medical Center’s proposals will be presented.
HPAE Local 5185 BMC Bargaining Update, May 27
To date, we have had six bargaining sessions with management. The following does not represent all proposals on each side. These are preliminary, but represent a priority to address with you at present.
Healthcare workers union to begin contract negotiations with Hudson County hospitals
New Jersey’s largest healthcare employees’ union is preparing to begin contract negotiations with three Hudson County hospitals, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a drawn-out struggle for ownership over the county’s hospitals.
HPAE Local 5185 Tele-townhall Membership Meetings – January 13
The HPAE Local 5185 Local Executive Board invites you to join us for a tele-conference general membership meeting on Wednesday, January 13th.
COVID-19 – Know Your Rights
HPAE, AFT and unions across the country are working to fight for safeguards to our own health and the health of our communities.
Hudson County officials say Alaris Health owner is blocking deal for 2 Hudson County hospitals
Elected officials from Hudson County say RWJBarnabas and CarePoint Health have come to an agreement on the sale of two hospitals in Jersey City and Hoboken, but ...
HPAE Local 5185 Officer Election Results
The Local 5185 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5185 2019 Officer Elections. The committee cast vote for the slate since it was uncontested.
Statement of John Bauer, RN and President of HPAE Local 5185 to the NJ Assembly Health and Senior Citizens Committee
On behalf of HPAE’s nearly 14,000 nurses and health professionals, thank you for the opportunity to address the issue of improving financial transparency and to urge you to vote in favor of A.5916, A.5917, and A.5918.
Bayonne blues
Bayonne Medical Center is looking for a merger partner amid a consolidation wave, but residents worry about losing access to acute care...
Join us at the Bayonne City Council on Thursday November 21st
This Thursday, the Bayonne City Council will meet to vote on a city ordinance that will enable the city to operate and maintain our hospital in the event of an emergency.
RWJBarnabas to buy Christ Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center
RWJBarnabas, one of the state’s largest health care systems, is set to acquire Christ Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center in a deal that could drastically change the health care landscape in Hudson County.
Nominations for Local 5185 Officer Elections are now open
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are nine (9) local officer positions that are up for election this year.
Hudson County Healthcare Workers call for Transparency as an Agreement is Announced Between CarePoint Health and RWJBarnabas
Since Carepoint Health began purchasing Hudson County hospitals nearly a decade ago, HPAE members have stood together to fend off cutbacks, layoffs and reductions in services executed by the for-profit owners.
Bayonne HPAE Emergency membership meeting 10/27/19
Mandatory Membership meetings: Sunday, October 27th - 12p, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm
As Rumors Swirl Davis Vows to Fight Efforts to Close Bayonne Medical Center
Local, county, and state officials were joined by union leaders and more than two dozen staff and residents to “sound the alarm” on what Mayor Jimmy Davis called an impending “major health crisis” in Bayonne.
Unionized healthcare workers at Carepoint hospitals call for oversight as the for-profit owner announces layoffs in Hudson County
On July 1st HPAE elected leaders were notified by Carepoint administration that layoff notices will be sent to employees in the coming weeks. HPAE, the largest union of nurses and health professionals in NJ, represents nurses at Christ Hospital in
State must update regulations for for-profit hospitals
The State Commission of Investigation report released this week on the byzantine business structures behind three Hudson County hospitalsrevives that queasy feeling we get when linking the words “for profit’’ with traditionally public service organizations.
SCI: CarePoint owners used shell companies to extract $157M from 3 hospitals
The principal owners of CarePoint Health set up shell companies to pull more than $157 million in "management fees" from the three Hudson County hospitals...
Union Rep Training, January 26
On January 26th, HPAE members came out for a training on handling grievances and representing their co-workers in disciplinary procedures.
Local 5185 HPAE State Convention Delegate List
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
Local 5185 HPAE State Convention Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5185 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5185 Bayonne Medical Center Ratification Vote a Huge Success!
On Monday, July 2, we held a ratification vote for our three year agreement with CarePoint Bayonne Medical Center. A strong majority of those who turned out to vote gave the thumbs up for our new agreement. Thanks to our bargaining committee
Health Professionals Reach Tentative Agreement with CarePoint Health at Hudson County Hospitals
Nurses and health professionals represented by HPAE Local 5185 at Bayonne Medical Center and HPAE Local 5186 at Christ Hospital reached a tentative agreement with CarePoint Health administrators on June 30.
Local 5185 members: membership meetings, July 2
If we have reached a settlement by July 1, a vote to ratify our contract will be held.
Health Professionals Bring in Federal Mediator, Call Off Informational Picket at CarePoint Hospitals
Nurses and health professionals represented by HPAE have withdrawn their notice to conduct informational picketing at both hospitals.
Bayonne Medical Center Local 5185 Bargaining Update June 23, 2018
Changing our course of action We will not be holding our picket originally planned for June 27th In response to management’s commitment to resolve several key issues, we are cancelling our informational picket originally scheduled for June 27th. As
Health Professionals Demand Protections as CarePoint Health proposes Outsourcing and Closure of Services for Hudson County Hospitals
Since mid-March, HPAE Local 5186 at Christ Hospital and HPAE Local 5185 at Bayonne Medical Center have been fighting to protect services at both hospitals.
Bayonne Local 5185 & Christ Local 5186 Bargaining Update June 16, 2018
HPAE members at Bayonne and Christ come together in support of a fair contract First joint negotiation held with CarePoint on June 13th The negotiating teams from Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital presented joint proposals on health insurance and
Local 5185 membership meetings: Wednesday, June 6
A vote will be held to authorize concerted activity up to and including a strike.
CarePoint Health BMC HPAE Local 5185 – Bargaining Update May 25, 2018 Five Bargaining Sessions with Management Held to Date
CarePoint Management has proposed the following: On-call shifts will be for patient needs, not emergencies -removal of protections for nurses with 25 years of service against floating The ability to change your shift permanently (with 30 days notice) or temporarily,
Local 5185 membership meetings & contract negotiations update
Friday May 18th: 8am-9am, 10am-11am, 12pm-1pm
Local 51815 membership meetings are being held on March 12
Membership Meetings Monday, March 12, 2018 8am-9am, 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm, 4pm-5pm, 6pm-7pm (No meetings after 7pm)
Membership Meetings Set for October 9th
Local 5185 officers urge you to attend one of the membership meetings we're holding on Monday, October 9, at our union office at 680 Broadway in Bayonne.
Attention HPAE Local 5185 and Local 5186 members: Carepoint letter concerning the New Jersey temporary disability plan
In the past week, you may have received a letter from CarePoint management asking you to choose to leave the New Jersey State temporary disability plan. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO FILL THIS OUT.
Membership Meetings Set for June 12th
Local 5185 officers urge you to attend one of the membership meetings we're holding on Monday, June 12th, at our union office at 680 Broadway in Bayonne.
We Deserve Parity
HPAE Registered Nurses at Christ Hospital, also owned by CarePoint Health, recently won an hourly bonus of $20 per hour to address critical staffing needs. Local 5185 nurses at Bayonne deserve the same.
PCP Meeting Set for January 30th
We have scheduled a meeting for PCPs for Monday, January 30th, at our union office on 680 Broadway, 2nd Floor, in Bayonne. The meetings will be held at 1 pm and 3:30 pm. We encourage all PCPs to attend.
Local 5185 membership meeting, December 12
Attention all HPAE Local 5185 Members Membership Meetings Monday Dec. 12th 8am-9am and 12pm-1pm 4pm-5pm and 8pm-9pm LOCATION: 680 Broadway, 2nd Floor (Above “Hair Cutting Plus”) Bayonne, NJ 07002 For more information call 201-262-5005
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.
CarePoint Health Sues Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for $76 Million
Three Hudson County hospitals owned by CarePoint Health and known for charging some of the highest prices in the nation for care have filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s largest health insurer, alleging that the company owes them more
Donna Benjamin Honored for Her 52 Years of Service at Bayonne Medical Center
Donna Benjamin, the recently-deceased, former President of HPAE Local 5185 and a Pediatric nurse for 52 years at Bayonne Medical Center, was honored yesterday at the hospital by co-workers, political leaders, and her union brothers and sisters.
In Memory of Donna Benjamin, RN & HPAE Leader
On Tuesday morning July 19, 2016, HPAE Local 5185 at Bayonne Medical Center, and the City of Bayonne lost a great lady. Our dear friend, colleague, and organizing president Donna Benjamin, R.N. passed away.
Thats all, folks - no more news!
In This Local
- Medical Insurance Coverage Letter and Claims Form
- Hudson Regional Hospital and CarePoint Health Merger
- Local 5185 Contract (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024)
- MOA - TCU Rates and CNA-PCP Floating
- 2025 Service Scale Adjustment MOA
- Hudson Regional - Bayonne Medical Center CN Decision Letter
- Local 5185 Extension Agreement (July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025)
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Contracts and Agreements
- Staffing Grievance Settlement - July 26, 2024
- LPN & CNA Staffing Agreement
- Bayonne Medical Center RN Rates (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024)
- BMC TCU Reopening Agreement
- PCP-CNA Raise Agreement
- Emergency Department Staffing Level Memorandum of Agreement, February 12, 2023
- Bonus Contracts Pilot Program - January 17th, 2023
- Local 5185 Memorandum of Agreement- Insurance & RN Wages, November 29, 2022
- Memorandum of Agreement between HPAE and Bayonne Medical Center, June 30, 2021
- Local 5185 Officer and Rep List
- HPAE Membership Application
- The Conductor Newsletter - February 2025
- Local 5185 Constitution and Bylaws
- HPAE Grievance Form
- NJDOL Division of Unemployment Insurance
- COVID Safety Checklist
- AFT Occupational Liability Insurance Plan
Upcoming Events for Local 5185
No upcoming events at this time.