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.

Attendance is limited to
Local Executive Board members.

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

Lodging and retreat expenses will be paid by HPAE.
Countdown to the Event
- Days40
- Hours1
- Minutes42
- Seconds25
Agenda at a Glance
- State Executive Council Breakfast9:00 AM - 1000 AM
- State Executive Council Meeting10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Lunch12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Bargaining Retreat - Opening Session1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Reception and Dinner6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Breakfast8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Bargaining Retreat9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Bargaining Retreat1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

