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For Immediate Release— The Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE),
New Jersey’s largest and fastest growing union of Registered Nurses and Health Care
Professionals, announced its endorsement of LaMonica McIver to represent New
Jersey’s 10 th congressional district. HPAE is comprised of 14,000 members in 23 local
unions that include nurses, social workers, therapists, technicians, medical researchers
and other healthcare professionals working in hospitals, nursing homes, home care
agencies, blood banks and university research facilities throughout the state
In a statement, HPAE President Debbie White, RN, expresses appreciation for
LaMonica’s “dedication and commitment to supporting nurses and healthcare workers”
and calls her “a candidate who strongly supports the issues of our healthcare
workers…including expanding access to quality healthcare coverage…and fully funding
our public schools, and other public health institutions.”
As Council President and Central Ward Representative in the City of Newark, LaMonica
has long been a strong advocate for nurses and healthcare workers who are the
foundation of our health care system. With a deep understanding and appreciation of
their vital role, LaMonica has made it a priority to champion policies that ensure their
well-being, fair compensation, and workplace safety—important work she plans to
continue as a member of Congress.
“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of HPAE,” said LaMonica. “I know the
strength of our healthcare system is rooted in the resilience and dedication of its
workers, which is why I will continue to fight for better working conditions, safe staffing
levels, access to mental health resources, and protection from workplace hazards when
I get to Washington. No question, when healthcare workers are supported, they can
provide the best care possible to those in need—creating a stronger healthcare system
for us all,” she concluded.
For more information, visit https://www.lamonicaforcongress.com/
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