Building on Our Victories. Strengthening Our Union. Shaping Our Future.

Over the last three years, HPAE members have engaged in one of the most successful collective bargaining cycles in our union's history.

Together, through bargaining, organizing, political action, and member mobilization, HPAE members and leaders have secured important victories, advanced the fight for safe staffing, strengthened professional standards, and built power in workplaces across New Jersey.

While much has been accomplished, significant challenges remain. Staffing, workload, retention, artificial intelligence, funding cuts, layoffs, and threats to healthcare services continue to shape the environment in which we represent our members.

The next phase of Code Red, and the broader future of HPAE, will require strong, informed, and united leadership. The future direction of HPAE will be shaped by the leaders in this room.

Join HPAE leaders from across the union for two days of discussion, planning, and leadership development as we:

  • Review the lessons and successes of the 2024-2026 bargaining cycle
  • Share organizing and bargaining strategies from across HPAE
  • Explore emerging challenges facing our union
  • Develop a shared agenda that unites HPAE members across employers, professions, and workplaces
  • Help establish union-wide priorities and strategic goals for the years ahead

Complimentary HPAE Leadership Jacket: All Local Executive Board members who attend the Strategic Bargaining Retreat will receive a complimentary HPAE leadership jacket.

Meeting icon

Attendance is limited to
Local Executive Board members.

Date Icon

Please request Union Day
release time now. Lost time reimbursement may be available.

Lodging icon

Lodging and retreat expenses will be paid by HPAE.

Countdown to the Event

See you in 40 days 1 hour 42 minutes
  • 40
    Days
  • 1
    Hours
  • 42
    Minutes
  • 25
    Seconds

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Day 1
  • State Executive Council Breakfast
    9:00 AM - 1000 AM
  • State Executive Council Meeting
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Lunch
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Bargaining Retreat - Opening Session
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Reception and Dinner
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Day 2
  • Breakfast
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Bargaining Retreat
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Lunch
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Bargaining Retreat
    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Register By
September 4, 2026 11:45 PM