Most HPAE-Endorsed Candidates Win
While the outcome of the presidential election was not what our union wanted, there were some important victories yesterday in New Jersey and around the country due to the work of HPAE and other union activists.
HPAE News
HPAE Holds Second Annual Leadership Development Program
Over 20 HPAE local Presidents and LEB members attended the second annual HPAE Leadership Development Program at Rutgers University's Labor Education Center this week.
HPAE Announces Political Endorsements for November 8th Elections
As the November 8th election nears, HPAE has announced its endorsements for candidates in federal, state, county and local election races in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Nurses and Health Professionals at University Hospital Ratify New Contract with Safe Staffing, Safe Working Conditions
Over a two week period registered nurses and health professionals at University Hospital voted to approve new three year contracts retroactive to October 2014 and will expire in September 2017
Why We're Stronger Together with Hillary Clinton as President
HPAE members will soon be receiving an information brochure from the national union with which we are affiliated, the American Federation of Teachers, on why Hillary Clinton has the experience, skills, and views to be a President who will help advance
HPAE Participates in Community Forum on the Future of BRMC
HPAE participated in a community forum organized by Bergen Grass Roots Monday night at the Teaneck Public Libary to discuss the crucial decisions the Bergen County government will soon be making about the future of BRMC.
A Message from our State Officers on the HPAE Convention
Last week, 200 HPAE delegates, members, and staff came together to launch an ambitious plan to take on corporate healthcare, deepen membership involvement, win strong contracts, grow our union and strengthen community alliances. Make no mistake, we are in difficult
Professional Staff at University Hospital Ratify Contract Agreement
At meetings yesterday and this morning, Local 5094 members at University Hospital (UH) in Newark have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a tentative contract agreement with management.
HPAE Supports "Out of Network" Legislation to Stop "Surprise" Medical Bills
HPAE participated in a press conference today with consumer, business, and other labor unions to call on New Jersey legislators to post and pass the proposed Out-of-Network bill (A1592). HPAE Public Policy Director Bridget Devane stated that “our members care
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.
HPAE Leaders and Activists Honored at Our Convention
One of the high points, as usual, of HPAE's 2016 convention was the recognition which HPAE gave to local leaders and activists who have contributed so much to our union.
Keynoter, HPAE Convention Panel Highlight Challenges and Responses to Corporate Healthcare
Over 200 HPAE leaders, members, staff, and guests came together at the HPAE convention to discuss the challenges that we face from the corporatization of health care and how we, as a union, can best respond.