Welcome to Local 5186
Local 5186 represents Registered Nurses at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, NJ.
News
Notice of 2024 Nomination and Election of Local 5186 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that we are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5186 at this year’s HPAE State Convention , as well as the AFT National Convention.
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.
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 ...
Notice of 2023 Nomination and Election of HPAE local 5186 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) Local 5186 officer positions that are up for election this year.
Nurses are drowning: State must mandate enforceable staffing ratios
At the height of the COVID pandemic three years ago, my nursing colleagues and I were struggling to keep patients alive. Since then, we’ve faced many surges in COVID cases.
LOCAL 5186 NOTICE OF 2022 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5186 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,
Local 5186 Christ Hospital Mandatory Membership Meeting, April 13, 2022
Mandatory Meeting: Gift Giving and Q&A Session
Local 5186 HPAE Convention Delegate Announcement
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members will serve as delegates for HPAE Local 5186 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Notice of local 5186 elected officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that the following members have been elected as officers for Local 5186.
Local 5186 Contract Highlights, 2021
Our Union Won! Duration of Contract: 3 years Won 3% cumulative raises for 2021: move two experience steps plus across the board increase totaling 3% *Off the steps and per diems 3% across the board Won 3% cumulative raises for
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5186 Officers
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) Local 5186 officer positions that are up for election this year.
Notice of 2021 Nominations and Election of Local 5186 HPAE Convention Delegates and Alternates
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5186 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5186 Christ Mandatory Membership Meeting, July 6, 2021
TUESDAY JULY 6TH STARTING AT 8:00 AM, MEETINGS ON THE HOUR, LAST MEETING AT 6:00 PM
HPAE Christ Bargaining Update #2
To date, we have had seven bargaining sessions with management. We have not received any economic proposals from management to date, but the hospital is mentioning once again increasing the cost of health insurance.
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.
Join us for our end of year Local Union Membership Meetings – by Zoom and phone!
This is our first virtual membership meeting: we will meet by Zoom – a videoconferencing app. If you don’t have Zoom (its easy to install on your smartphone or computer), you can call in as well.
Two Hudson hospitals are cited, fined by OSHA for COVID-19 violations
Two hospitals in Hudson County have been cited by a federal agency for COVID-19 related health and safety violations, officials said.
Member Update on OSHA Complaints and Hazard Pay
Due to continued unsafe conditions, and a violent assault by a patient, in Behavioral Health and Detox, our union filed an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) complaint.
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.
How an ER nurse and his wife are coping on the front lines of coronavirus fight
After a long 12-hour shift in the emergency room at Christ Hospital, Glenn Levine returns to his Hoboken condo unable to share a simple kiss with his wife.
March 16 Membership Meeting Cancelled
Today’s membership meeting is CANCELLED due to social distancing CDC recommendations.
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 ...
Local 5186 Members: Call Governor Murphy & Keep Christ Hospital Open
A recent Jersey Journal Editorial highlighted the need to keep Christ Hospital open. As unionized nurses, we must come together to send a message. Call Governor Phil Murphy TODAY at 609-292-6000!
Keep heat on to keep hosps open | Jersey Journal editorial
The assignment of a state monitor to review the finances of the three CarePoint Health hospitals in Hudson County is a welcome development in a twisting, turning saga in which the welfare of residents is literally at stake.
HPAE Union meeting Tuesday, January 21
Membership meetings: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Christ Hospital HPAE membership meetings: Monday, 12/2/19
Update on RWJ Barnabas possible acquisition of Christ Hospital: 8am-9am, 12p m-1pm, 2pm-4pm
WARN notice sent to Christ Hospital HPAE members
Your employer, CarePoint Health Christ Hospital will be sending you a “WARN Notice” in the mail. You may have already received it.
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.
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.
Christ Hospital HPAE mandatory membership meeting 10/29/19
Mandatory Membership meetings: Tuesday October 29th, 2019, 8am, 12p, 4pm
Local 5186 Nomination and Election
The Local 5186 Nomination and Election Committee has completed Local 5186 Officer Elections. We commend all of you who participated and who took the time to have a voice in your union. Congratulations to all the winners President – Nicole
Local 5186 officer elections
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) Local 5186 officer positions that are up for election this year. The nomination committee is currently accepting nominations for these positions. POSITIONS: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Grievance Chairperson TERM OF
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
Local 5186 Membership Meetings, Wednesday, May 22
Agenda: Nurses Week Gifts, Discussion on flyer on possible sale/NJ state report
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 5186 members: Upcoming membership meeting Jan 24, Contract distribution
Thursday, January 24, Christ School of Nursing (across from Christ Hospital), Library Conference room
Local 5186 HPAE State Convention Delegate List
The nomination and elections for HPAE Convention delegates has concluded.
Local 5186 HPAE State Convention Nomination Form
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that they are now accepting nominations to represent Local 5186 at this year’s HPAE State Convention.
Local 5186 Christ Hospital Ratification Vote a Huge Success!
On Monday, July 2, we held a ratification vote for our three year agreement with CarePoint Christ Hospital. Ninety-nine percent of those who turned out to vote gave the thumbs up for our new agreement. Thanks to our bargaining committee for all
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 5186 members: contract ratification vote, July 2
Monday July 2, 2018, Staff Room C
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.
Christ Hospital Local 5186 Bargaining Update June 23, 2018
Changing our course of action. We will not be holding our picket originally planned for June 27th.
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
CarePoint Health Christ Hospital HPAE Local 5186 Bargaining Update May 31, 2018
Management has proposed to take away our layoff protections in the event of outsourcing (Article 3, Section 2).
Local 5186 membership meetings & contract negotiations update, May 11
Attention all CarePoint Health Christ Hospital HPAE Local 5186 Members: Membership meetings: Contract Negotiations Update
Christ Hospital Pre-Bargaining Member Update
Our contract expires June 30th, do not lose focus on how important this is. Our fight is to keep all we have as well as gain more of what we need.
Local 5186 membership meeting and contract negotiations preparations: February 9, 2018
HPAE Local 5186 RNs are mobilizing to protect patient and worker safety standards as they prepare for contract negotiations with Carepoint Health. On Friday February 9th, close to 200 members met to discuss our union’s preparation for upcoming contract negotiations.
Local 5186 Mandatory Membership Meeting: February 9
Friday February 9, 2018 - 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 6pm - Staff Room C in Christ Hospital
A Hero Among Us
Please help me acknowledge and thank our very own RN WASHINGTON VILLACRES. He made the trip to Puerto Rico recently, with RNs from HPAE and other unions to help the people of Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane
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.
Local 5186 Celebrates the Holidays
On Sunday, December 11, Local 5186 members gathered at Liberty Prime Steakhouse for an enjoyable brunch.
Local 5186 at the HPAE Convention
Local 5186 officers, Reps, and members attended HPAE's 2016 convention on October 6 and 7. HPAE members joined together to discuss, plan and vote on resolutions to advance an agenda to protect our members and communities.
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
Members Enjoy Holiday Party, Discuss Key Issues at Membership Meeting
Local 5186 members attended a belated holiday party and open forum/membership meeting yesterday at the School of Nursing 1st Floor classroom. Gifts were distributed and there was plenty of food for the members who attended(see photo on the left).
Thats all, folks - no more news!
In This Local
- 2024 HPAE and AFT Convention Delegate Election
- Christ Hospital RN Wage Scales (7/9/2023)
- Modified Staffing Agreement for ED Department at Christ Hospital
- HPAE Local 5186 CarePoint Health Christ Hospital 2021 Contract Survey
- Local 5186 Officer and Rep List
- Membership Application
- The Turning Point Newsletter - February 2020
- Local 5186 Contract (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024)
- Local 5186 Constitution and Bylaws
- HPAE Grievance Form
- HPAE Retiree Medical Trust - Basic Information
- NJDOL Division of Unemployment Insurance
- COVID Safety Checklist
Upcoming Events for Local 5186
No upcoming events at this time.