I am pleased to see Bergen County is committed to finding an operator who will deliver quality patient care, maintain and expand patient services and honor existing contract agreements with all labor unions and maintain jobs in our community. We
With their strike against Verizon in its 13th day, HPAE joined with hundreds of our striking brothers and sisters from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in a noontime rally yesterday in
President’s Message April 18, 2016 Public health professionals, residents, public service workers and local elected officials in New Jersey’s largest cities are watching with concern as the debate in Trenton continues over the proposed state takeover of Atlantic City. Placing
HPAE Chief of Staff Jeanne Otersen spoke at the Botto House in Haledon, NJ at an event organized by Congressman Bill Pascrell in recognition of National Pay Equity Day. As a representative of HPAE, Jeanne added her voice in
For immediate release: March 30, 2016 For more information contact: Jeanne Otersen 201-262-5005 or cell 201-280-9279 Less than one year before the expiration of the County lease with Bergen Regional Medical Center, the union representing 500 nurses and health
Statement of Ann Twomey, RN, President, HPAE Re: the Supreme Court’s 4-4 Decision on Friedrichs v. the California Teachers Association March 29, 2016 Today’s Supreme Court 4-4 ruling in the ‘Friedrich vs California Teachers Association case protected nurses and healthcare
Local 5091, which represents RNs, social workers, and other professional staff at Bergen Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is putting together a strong contract campaign to achieve a good contract in upcoming negotiations. The bargaining this year is particularly important, as
On Monday, HPAE’s Public Policy Director Bridget Devane gave testimony to the NJ Assembly Budget Committee (Committee Chair Gary Schaer in photo above) regarding the impact of Governor Christie’s proposed budget on health care access, worker safety, and public
President’s Message March 14, 2016 ‘A recreational aide I know in one nursing home has been working with elderly patients for 10 years, but still makes only $13 an hour. Her colleague, a nursing assistant for 23 years is paid
10 Ways to Correct Privatization’s Mistakes at Bergen Regional Medical Center February 29, 2016 Over and over, privatization schemes in New Jersey have failed consumers, workers, and taxpayers alike, often raising costs and diminishing services for the public. It
RNs at Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC), who are represented by HPAE Local 5142, have just won a big victory. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the nurses and upheld an order for the hospital
December 6, 2015 HPAE President Ann Twomey and leaders from four HPAE locals attended an AFT regional conference in Philadelphia yesterday and today. [Photo: Kelly Trautner AFT), Tom Murphy (Local 5094), Jeff Peck (Local 5091), Gary Peoples (Local 5106), Judy