HPAE/AFT/AFL-CIO
@hpae.bsky.social
HPAE a union of RNs and healthcare workers in NJ and Philly area. Over 15,000 members, 20 locals, in hospitals, long term care, home care, and other facilities. An Affiliate of AFT and AFT Healthcare. Improving Patient Care and Safe Work Environments.
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Tomorrow @aft.org members across the country will show our unity and support for our @educationmn.bsky.social union siblings as they peacefully demonstrate in response to ICE's assault on their communities. Wear blue and post in solidarity. #ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
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On Friday, Jan. 23, Minnesota educators take collective action against the presence of ICE in and around our schools.
MEMBERS: learn more and sign up: edmn.me/january23 #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
MEMBERS: learn more and sign up: edmn.me/january23 #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
January 23, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Tomorrow @aft.org members across the country will show our unity and support for our @educationmn.bsky.social union siblings as they peacefully demonstrate in response to ICE's assault on their communities. Wear blue and post in solidarity. #ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
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Solidarity! Support Minnesota Educators, Keep ICE Out! #UnionStrong
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Solidarity! Support Minnesota Educators, Keep ICE Out! #UnionStrong
Solidarity with striking NYSNA nurses! #unionstrong
January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Solidarity with striking NYSNA nurses! #unionstrong
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For more than four decades, employers have been actively suppressing the wages of working people, so that corporate managers and owners can claim an ever-larger share of the income generated by what workers produce. www.ms.now/opinion/infl...
Opinion | Everyone is talking about affordability – and making the same mistake
"As lawmakers grapple with the cost of living, they need to remind Americans – again and again – that pay is a policy choice," Heidi Shierholz writes.
www.ms.now
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
For more than four decades, employers have been actively suppressing the wages of working people, so that corporate managers and owners can claim an ever-larger share of the income generated by what workers produce. www.ms.now/opinion/infl...
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The Republicans' Big Ugly Bill gave billions of dollars to "supercharge" ICE—and the cuts to your healthcare are what's paying for it.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it
One budget expert says the GOP’s big bill is “supercharging ICE” in ways Americans may not fully realize. There are few restraints on the spending, which lasts through 2029, when Trump's term ends.
www.pbs.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The Republicans' Big Ugly Bill gave billions of dollars to "supercharge" ICE—and the cuts to your healthcare are what's paying for it.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
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In Feb 2025 the Trump administration tried to reverse 60 years of civil rights education law & threatened funding & sanctions if districts and colleges didn’t end everything concerning equity, diversity or inclusion. We sued; we kept winning & today they folded www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Trump Administration Drops Appeal in School D.E.I. Lawsuit
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:17 PM
In Feb 2025 the Trump administration tried to reverse 60 years of civil rights education law & threatened funding & sanctions if districts and colleges didn’t end everything concerning equity, diversity or inclusion. We sued; we kept winning & today they folded www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
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The Republicans' Big Ugly Bill gave billions of dollars to "supercharge" ICE—and the cuts to your healthcare are what's paying for it.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it
One budget expert says the GOP’s big bill is “supercharging ICE” in ways Americans may not fully realize. There are few restraints on the spending, which lasts through 2029, when Trump's term ends.
www.pbs.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The Republicans' Big Ugly Bill gave billions of dollars to "supercharge" ICE—and the cuts to your healthcare are what's paying for it.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
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Keep ICE out of our hospitals
Keep ICE out of places of worship.
Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses.
Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing.
Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout
www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...
Keep ICE out of places of worship.
Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses.
Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing.
Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout
www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...
Tell Congress: Keep ICE Out of Schools
This week, we witnessed unconscionable acts of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota—including the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the handcuffing of school staff, th...
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January 18, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Keep ICE out of our hospitals
Keep ICE out of places of worship.
Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses.
Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing.
Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout
www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...
Keep ICE out of places of worship.
Keep ICE out of our schools and campuses.
Our communities rely on safe spaces. Americans should not be scared of America. That’s what ICE is doing.
Take action at go.aft.org/keepiceout
www.youtube.com/shorts/pLF9D...
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💓 Our goal is to improve the lives of our members every day. We’re asking our members to share their experiences with debt though this survey to help us provide real support: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
💓 Our goal is to improve the lives of our members every day. We’re asking our members to share their experiences with debt though this survey to help us provide real support: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMYTBZ7
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In a MAJOR win for our immigrant community against Trump's abuses, the NJ legislature passed an immigrant protections package that:
✅ Protects privacy
✅ Protects due process rights
✅ codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive
This is what leadership looks like!
✅ Protects privacy
✅ Protects due process rights
✅ codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive
This is what leadership looks like!
January 13, 2026 at 2:24 AM
In a MAJOR win for our immigrant community against Trump's abuses, the NJ legislature passed an immigrant protections package that:
✅ Protects privacy
✅ Protects due process rights
✅ codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive
This is what leadership looks like!
✅ Protects privacy
✅ Protects due process rights
✅ codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive
This is what leadership looks like!
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January 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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The HPAE (Health Professional and Allied Employees, AFT) seeks a Full-time Staff Representative (Private Sector) to be based in Northern New Jersey. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @hpae.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The HPAE (Health Professional and Allied Employees, AFT) seeks a Full-time Staff Representative (Private Sector) to be based in Northern New Jersey. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @hpae.bsky.social
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The HPAE (Health Professional and Allied Employees) seeks a Staff Representative for covering New Jersey. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @hpae.bsky.social @aft.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The HPAE (Health Professional and Allied Employees) seeks a Staff Representative for covering New Jersey. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @hpae.bsky.social @aft.org
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This is a terrible day for American families. The Senate could have sent a message to all Americans that they were dealing with healthcare costs by retaining the tax credits that make Obamacare affordable. It failed as most Senate Rs Refused. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on GOP Senators’ Cruel Vote on Healthcare
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the failed Senate vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies:“This is a terrible day for American families. The...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is a terrible day for American families. The Senate could have sent a message to all Americans that they were dealing with healthcare costs by retaining the tax credits that make Obamacare affordable. It failed as most Senate Rs Refused. #RepublicanHealthCareFailure www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Big news from NJ: The Jersey City Council passed Ordinance 25-124, which ensures that the area where Christ Hospital stands is used primarily for medical care, ensuring that families in the community will have access to healthcare in their city. @HPAE.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Big news from NJ: The Jersey City Council passed Ordinance 25-124, which ensures that the area where Christ Hospital stands is used primarily for medical care, ensuring that families in the community will have access to healthcare in their city. @HPAE.bsky.social
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Happening now: @rweingarten.bsky.social joins the Progressive Action Fund and allies for a panel discussion, "Resist and Reimagine: Lessons from the Labor Movement on Fighting Authoritarianism."
Follow along in the thread below!
Follow along in the thread below!
December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Happening now: @rweingarten.bsky.social joins the Progressive Action Fund and allies for a panel discussion, "Resist and Reimagine: Lessons from the Labor Movement on Fighting Authoritarianism."
Follow along in the thread below!
Follow along in the thread below!
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Congress is preparing to vote on legislation that would extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent premiums from skyrocketing.
Tell your lawmakers to keep healthcare affordable ⤵️
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Tell your lawmakers to keep healthcare affordable ⤵️
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Add your name: Extend the ACA tax credits!
Whether they are Republicans or Democrats, most voters are concerned about rising healthcare premiums. We must tell lawmakers to act. Tell your Senator to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax c...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Congress is preparing to vote on legislation that would extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent premiums from skyrocketing.
Tell your lawmakers to keep healthcare affordable ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/affo...
Tell your lawmakers to keep healthcare affordable ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/affo...
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Working families want a lower cost of living, strong public schools & leaders who treat people with dignity, says @rweingarten.bsky.social — and we can win it by working together. “We can and must build a better future for all Americans.”
Read more in the Winter 2025 #AmericanEducator — out now. ⤵️
Read more in the Winter 2025 #AmericanEducator — out now. ⤵️
Where We Stand: Affordability Really Matters
aft.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Working families want a lower cost of living, strong public schools & leaders who treat people with dignity, says @rweingarten.bsky.social — and we can win it by working together. “We can and must build a better future for all Americans.”
Read more in the Winter 2025 #AmericanEducator — out now. ⤵️
Read more in the Winter 2025 #AmericanEducator — out now. ⤵️
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The ACA tax credits don't just help families afford the coverage they need. They help small businesses keep their employees covered while keeping costs down. Letting these credits expire will have disastrous effects on our economy. www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org/protect-main...
www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The ACA tax credits don't just help families afford the coverage they need. They help small businesses keep their employees covered while keeping costs down. Letting these credits expire will have disastrous effects on our economy. www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org/protect-main...
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42% of federal student loan borrowers, already saddled with massive debts, say their monthly payments to their loans make it harder to cover basic needs such as food and housing. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/s...
42% of student loan borrowers say bills make it harder to cover basic needs such as food, survey finds
A large share of student loan borrowers report that their debt makes it harder to cover basic needs such as food and housing, a new report finds.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
42% of federal student loan borrowers, already saddled with massive debts, say their monthly payments to their loans make it harder to cover basic needs such as food and housing. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/s...
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Yesterday, @ofnhp.bsky.social members delivered a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Kaiser CEO Greg Adams. As OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher said: “This is a clear signal from the frontlines that the status quo is failing." www.columbian.com/news/2025/de...
‘This is a clear signal from the frontlines that the status quo is failing’: Unionized Kaiser Permanente health care workers file no-confidence petition against CEO Adams
A majority of Kaiser Permanente’s unionized health care workers Monday morning took a vote of no confidence in the leadership of CEO Greg Adams.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Yesterday, @ofnhp.bsky.social members delivered a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Kaiser CEO Greg Adams. As OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher said: “This is a clear signal from the frontlines that the status quo is failing." www.columbian.com/news/2025/de...
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A powerful reminder from @kim.senate.gov: caregiving shapes how we lead. He’s fighting for the care every family deserves. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oK...
Building a Care Movement to Deliver Relief for American Families | Senator Kim’s Maiden Speech
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A powerful reminder from @kim.senate.gov: caregiving shapes how we lead. He’s fighting for the care every family deserves. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oK...
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In the new year, workers are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs — they could double, triple or worse.
With prices rising on everything else, these price spikes would be devastating for families. It’s time to put working people first and fix this health care crisis.
With prices rising on everything else, these price spikes would be devastating for families. It’s time to put working people first and fix this health care crisis.
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In the new year, workers are facing skyrocketing health insurance costs — they could double, triple or worse.
With prices rising on everything else, these price spikes would be devastating for families. It’s time to put working people first and fix this health care crisis.
With prices rising on everything else, these price spikes would be devastating for families. It’s time to put working people first and fix this health care crisis.
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For more than four decades, employers have been actively suppressing the wages of working people, so that corporate managers and owners can claim an ever-larger share of the income generated by what workers produce. www.ms.now/opinion/infl...
Opinion | Everyone is talking about affordability – and making the same mistake
"As lawmakers grapple with the cost of living, they need to remind Americans – again and again – that pay is a policy choice," Heidi Shierholz writes.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
For more than four decades, employers have been actively suppressing the wages of working people, so that corporate managers and owners can claim an ever-larger share of the income generated by what workers produce. www.ms.now/opinion/infl...