Local 5094 Rowan
Local 5094 Rowan University represents Registered Nurses and Professional Staff at Rowan University. Local 5094 University Hospital represents Professional staff at University Hospital.
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- HPAE Contract with Rowan (2023-2027)
- Local 5094 Officers and Committee Chairs
- Membership Application
Officers
Co-President (RBHS-Newark and University Hospital)
Ryan Novosielski
Rutgers University
OIT-Research Office of Advanced Research Computing
MSB Rm A555B, Newark
973-972-0922
novosirj@rutgers.edu
Co-President (RBHS-Piscataway/New Brunswick/Stratford & Rowan)
Casandra Gabriele
Rutgers University
CINJ-Life Program
195 Little Albany St, Room 3507, New Brunswick
732-235-4160
casandra.gabriele@rutgers.edu
Co-Secretary (RBHS-Newark and University Hospital)
Roshni Danak
University Hospital
Lab – Clinical Microbiology
UH B-Level 111
973-972-3455
danakrj@uhnj.org
Co-Secretary (RBHS-Piscataway/New Brunswick/Stratford & Rowan)
Christina Rozario
Rutgers University
SPH-Student Experience and Alumni Affairs
683 Hoes Lane West Rm 110F, Piscataway
201-401-4780
rozaricm@rutgers.edu
Treasurer
Jennifer Hunt
Rutgers University
Department of Family Medicine & Community Health
Matrix Plaza One, 6th Floor, Room 618
303 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-867-9720
jms845@eohsi.rutgers.edu
Co-Grievance Chair (RBHS-Newark and University Hospital)
Mayra Barreto
Rutgers University
NJMS-MD/PhD Program
ICPH Rm E220K, Newark
973-972-0223
mayra.barreto@rutgers.edu
Co-Grievance Chair (RBHS-Piscataway/New Brunswick/Stratford & Rowan)
Lisa Adams
Rutgers University
Institute for Health, Healthcare Policy and Aging Research
112 Paterson St – 2nd Fl, New Brunswick
848-932-8413
kladams@ifh.rutgers.edu
Committee Chairs
Health and Safety Committee Chair
Tawanda Sheard
University Hospital – Case Management
973-204-5163
sheardta@uhnj.org
Membership Committee Chair
Vacant
Committee on Political Education Chair
Kerry Margaret Butch
Rutgers University
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute
EOHSI Rm 201 Piscataway
732-982-6942
kerry.butch@eohsi.rutgers.edu
Communications Committee Chair
Anna Falisiewicz
Mental Health Clinician III, UBHC Newark
732-939-5754
alf189@rutgers.edu
Research Committee Chair
Saleena Ghanny
Rutgers University
Biochemistry, CBMM, Molecular Core and Pharmacology
MSB Rm F647 Newark
973-972-3803
ghannysa@njms.rutgers.edu
Child Health Program Committee Chair
Vacant
IT Committee Chair
Vacant
University Hospital Committee Chair
Judy Vincenty
University Hospital
Social Services
UH H-Level 247
973-972-4905
vincencj@uhnj.org
Rowan Committee Chair
Cheryl Riddick
Rowan-Virtua SOM
Department of Psychiatry
100 Century Parkway – Suite 350, Mount Laurel
856-566-6177
riddick@rowan.edu
Mental Health Committee Chair
Herbeth Chacon
Mental Health Clinician III, UBHC Newark
908-764-3360
hc495@rutgers.edu
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- Latest News
Health Care Town Hall
As we mentioned in last week’s message, Governor Murphy and the NJ state legislature chose to include in the state budget a savings of $200M over two years that would be achieved by increasing your health insurance costs.
Local 5094 Officer Election Results
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has completed the tally of ballots and certified the results of the Local 5094 Officer and Representative Election consistent with the HPAE local election rules.
Local 5094 Officers Election
The election has begun for HPAE Local 5094 Officers and Representatives. The election is being conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Ballots were mailed to all members in good standing on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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- Rowan University Reps
- Local 5094 Constitution and Bylaws
- HPAE Union Staff for local 5094
- Tentative Agreement Summary
Rowan University Reps
Angela Evans, (856) 566-6739, evansaj@rowan.edu
Cheryl Riddick, Rowan Unit Chair, 856-566-6177, riddick@rowan.edu
Local 5094 Constitution and Bylaws
HPAE Union Staff for local 5094
Christine Munck
Director of Public Sector Member Representation
267-663-9190
cmunck@hpae.org
Joel Brooks
Staff Representative
Rutgers University, Local 5089 & 5094
(917) 618-4028
jbrooks@hpae.org
Bennett Nagurka
Staff Representative
Rutgers University, Local 5089 & 5094; Rowan University Local 5094
703-472-8033
bnagurka@hpae.org
Anna Klebanowska
Staff Representative
UH Locals 5094 and 5089
640-466-8632
aklebanowska@hpae.org
Latoya Morris
Organizer
lmorris@hpae.org
Jean Pierce
Public Policy Coordinator
732-640-0894 ext 435
jpierce@hpae.org
Tentative Agreement Summary
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- AFT Occupational Liability Insurance
- HPAE/AFT Union Benefits
- Scholarships
- HPAE Forms
- COPE
AFT Occupational Liability Insurance
AFT Occupational Liability Insurance Plan
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) offers an Occupational Liability Plan which provides protection for claims or charges arising out of the employment activities of a member of a participating local.
HPAE/AFT Union Benefits
AFT Benefits
AFTPlus offers a variety of benefits, from education loans to travel discounts; legal assistance to health benefits.
Buyer's Edge
A consumer buying service that guarantees the lowest prices on most major purchases in NJ, NY, CT and greater PA. For the HPAE group number, call HPAE's office at 201-262-5005.
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Trauma Coverage to Empower Recovery
On April 1 2020, the AFT is introducing an innovative form of mental health care and support—trauma counseling.
Scholarships
Bergen County CTLC - Ed Purtil (2024)
https://newsite.hpae.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ed-Purtill-Scholarship-2024.pdf
HPAE Forms
Attorney Referral for NJ Workers Compensation
The New Jersey State Bar Association lawyer referral service may assist you in locating a workers compensation attorney in your county of residence.
Grievance Worksheet
The grievance worksheet is used by Reps, Officers, and staff to analyze grievances and to prepare for grievance and arbitration hearings. We have a new, revised Grievance Worksheet that can be used for either contract or disciplinary grievances. Click here
Unsafe Staffing Form
The unsafe staffing form is used to report incidences of unsafe staffing. This form not only important when legal liability is an issue, but is a crucial tool for local Staffing Committees and Negotiations Committees to achieve better staffing in
Workplace Violence Reporting Form
The workplace violence reporting form is used to report incidents of violence in the workplace. Workplace violence is a major cause of work-related injuries for nurses and other healthcare workers. Each facility in New Jersey is required by law to
Health and Safety Consultation Form
The Health and Safety Consultation form is used to request technical assistance, training and research in health and safety.
COPE
Committee on Political Education (COPE)
HPAE members formed the Committee on Political Education (COPE) to educate our elected officials about what is really going on in the health care system - and to fight for change. COPE organizes grass-roots mobilization efforts to win important legislation