Author Archives: SEIU 1991

SEIU 1991 Nurses, Doctors, and Healthcare professionals stand united for our four percent COLA!  Over 400 union members mobilized yesterday, with an additional 500 on Zoom, for the fourth round of negotiations. We stood firm in our fight to win a 4% COLA promised to all other county employees and their families. Management refused to moveContinue reading “COLA Reopener Bargaining: SEIU 1991 Stands United”

SEIU 1991 member and Climate Committee Chair Liz Joseph, APRN, was invited to speak at SEIU’s International Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus Summit 2025 in Minneapolis. Joseph’s presentation, titled “A Framework for Sustainable Health Systems to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change,” highlighted the strides achieved through the SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee partnership.

​​Jackson Health System was a top performer in the Vizient Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award, specifically in the Comprehensive Academic Medical Center cohort. The award recognized providers that positively contribute to human and environmental health through responsible purchasing decisions, a commitment to carbon emission reduction and climate resilience. We were chosen out of 76 healthcare systemsContinue reading “Jackson Health System Recognized Nationally for Environmental Sustainability Excellence”

Dear SEIU 1991 Member, We returned to the bargaining table seeking a raise for ourselves and our families. Management regretfully responded with a 1% offer. We rejected their unacceptable offer. We reminded the administration of the work we do every day, and what we did to “Save Jackson” when the hospital faced privatization and possibleContinue reading “COLA Bargaining Session #3”

The SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee is proud to announce that its case study regarding Jackson South’s participation as an essential hospital, exploring ways to become more energy efficient, was recently published. Read the full study here: https://us.noharm.org/news/hospitals-power-through-federal-changes-cost-saving-energy-projects

Dear SEIU 1991 Member, Join us on Monday, September 1, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Labor Day BBQ as we stand in solidarity to discuss the harmful impacts the recently passed legislation (OBBB) will have on our patients and hospital. When: Monday, September 1, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: The Alamo,Continue reading “Some Cuts Won’t Heal – Labor Day BBQ”

Dear SEIU 1991 Members, Thanks to our members who joined our SEIU Bargaining Team at the Union office and the 200 plus members who joined on Zoom as we opened our 2026 COLA ( Cost Of Living Adjustment) Negotiations.  SEIU has proposed a 4% COLA, an increase that aligns with what all other county UnionsContinue reading “Negotiations Begin For Our 4% COLA”