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2025 HPAE Local 5185 Contract Survey

HPAE CODE RED Contract Campaign

Across NJ, HPAE union members are a united front for safe staffing and higher standards for healthcare workers under the HPAE CODE RED contract campaign. CODE RED stands for the dire situation that patients and healthcare workers are in every day due to hospital staffing being at a critically low point. It is important that we show CarePoint and Hudson Regional that our union is united and strong in achieving what we and our patients need. Our union contract expires on May 31, 2025. Fill out this Contract Survey to add your voice for higher wages, better benefits, and staffing that protects us and our patients! Your input will be shared with our Negotiating Committee and will help guide your colleagues bargaining with the Hospital.
Anonymized responses may be shared publicly.
1.First and Last Name:
2.Job Title:
3.Unit/Department:
4.Status:
5.Shift:
6.Cell Phone:
7.Home Phone:
8.Personal Email:
9.Home Address:
10.City:
11.State:
12.Zip Code:
13.Rate How Important Each Item is to You:
Rate How Important Each Item is to You:
Fair Compensation
Better Staffing
Job Security
Health & Safety (including violence prevention & pandemic preparedness)
Benefit Time
Health Benefits
Retirement Security
14.Wages
Do you Agree or Disagree that:
My wages and step placement reflect my experience and education.
The current pay and benefits are sufficient to attract and retain staff
My wages have kept up with the cost of living.
My wages are comparable to others doing similar work in area hospitals
I am compensated fairly when floating, on-call, or precepting.
The differentials and certification pay I receive are set at a fair rate.
15.Staffing
Do you Agree or Disagree that:
Staffing levels at my facility are sufficient to ensure safe, quality patient care
My facility regularly meets its own established staffing guidelines.
I feel that my workload is manageable during a typical shift.
I have the resources and support I need to complete my job effectively.
I feel comfortable reporting unsafe staffing concerns to management.
I feel that the hospital administration takes our staffing concerns seriously.
Agency staff and travelers are used sparingly, or not at all, on my unit.
I am often required to work overtime due to staffing shortages.
I can consistently take my scheduled breaks and lunch periods during shifts.
I have recently considered leaving the bedside.
16.Additional Benefits
Rate How Important Each Item Is To You
I am concerned about my out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
I am concerned about my savings for retirement.
I am concerned about the cost of medical expenses in retirement.
I am concerned about childcare and/or elder care expenses.
I am concerned about the amount of my student debt.
I am concerned about the amount of my medical debt.
I would like more opportunities for education and training.
17.What Will You Do to Win a Strong Contract
18.Has CarePoint's Bankruptcy Affected You Personally? If So, How?