We are facing a staffing crisis in our hospitals. But there is a clear, simple and proven answer- Safe staffing legislation.
As we head into this fall’s elections, with all 120 seats in the New Jersey legislature up this year, HPAE has made support for safe staffing legislation a key indicator for endorsement of candidates.
A list of Safe Staffing Candidates who have been endorsed by HPAE for their support of mandating safe staffing ratios in NJ's healthcare facilities.
This Labor Day, we are reminded that our strength lies in our Unity. Wishing you a Happy Labor Day, Stand United.
Hundreds of nurses rallied at the State House in Trenton, chanting, “Safe staffing saves lives!” ...claiming they’re overworked, understaffed and out of patience with New Jersey healthcare systems that don’t schedule enough nurses per shift.
It's time our voices are heard. Join us at the Safe Staffing Rally on May 11 where will tell lawmakers we have had enough. We are standing together—workers, patients, community members and advocates.
Healthcare workers, patients and community activists will Rally in Trenton on May 11 to tell legislators to pass a law mandating enforceable safe staffing levels in New Jersey hospitals.
HPAE Legal Counsel, Lisa Leshinski has an update on labor legal matters that are relevant to HPAE members and non-union healthcare workers.
At an informational picket on Thursday at Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center unionized nurses protested the lack of progress in contract negotiations that have been going on for months.
On Dec 2nd, our Local Executive Board will be spending time in the Cafeteria to answer questions about our upcoming contract negotiations or anything else you’d like to discuss.
Yet again our session ended with Rutgers without a single proposal being passed across the table. The University left our session after only 10 minutes claiming they wanted to caucus.
After one of the most consequential elections in American history, HPAE is sending out congratulations to endorsed candidates who are the declared winners in national, state and local races of these Midterm Elections.