Tell HRH No Layoffs at Bayonne! PLUS Union WIN on the 401(k)!
HPAE convinced the bankruptcy judge to agree to preside over timelines for BOTH Missed 401(k) matches.
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NO LAYOFFS AT BAYONNE HOSPITAL
Last week, Management sent a 30-day layoff notice covering several workers in Food & Nutrition, with future layoffs across the Hospital being considered.
2025 Union Roundup
2025 has been a tremendous year for our union! We started out by winning back our stolen time and holiday bonuses.
Local 5185 December 2025 Union Update
This pay period, deductions for the HPAE Retiree Medical Trust will begin. This is the Pension-type benefit we voted to set up in July. All Full-Time, Half-Time, and Part-Time members contribute $0.20 per hour ... towards the trust.
HPAE Statements on the Council in Jersey City Approving Ordinance 25-124
We applaud the City Council in Jersey City on approving Ordinance 25-124 to maintain Christ Hospital’s 16-acre campus as a Medical Zone.
Local 5185 Officer Election Results
The term of office begins January 1, 2026, and ends December 31, 2027. Congratulations to all those elected and thank you to every candidate for your commitment to serving Local 5185.
Local 5185 Holiday Party!
It's been a big year for our union! Together, we've fought off management deleting our PTO, won countless grievances, took a historic strike vote, and won one of the strongest Contracts in New Jersey!
Stand with the Bayonne Lab - Say NO to Outsourcing
Management recently announced that they have decided to outsource all workers in the Bayonne Lab. Our Contract states that before any final decision on outsourcing, they must consult with us - they never did!
Local 5185 Officer Elections
The election has begun for HPAE Local 5185 Officers. The election is being conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Ballots were mailed to all members in good standing on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Hudson Regional Management Thinks They Can do Whatever They Want - We're Fighting Back!
HPAE Members at all the hospitals owned by Hudson Regional (Bayonne, Heights/Christ, and Secaucus) have taken on Management separately, but we know we're strongest when we stand together!
Local 5185 2025 Notice of Nominations and Election
In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of HPAE Local 5185, the election of local union officers will take place by secret mail ballot.
Local 5185 Contract Ratification Vote, July 22
After months of fighting, OUR union finally has a tentative agreement!