Dear SEIU 1991 Member,Please join us at the SEIU 1991 office, 1601 NW 8th Ave., Miami, FL 33136, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, for bargaining session #2 with management. Join us as we talk about non-economic issues at the bargaining table. Bargaining is strongest when members are engaged. In Unity,Continue reading “Update: Canceled by Management – Bargaining Session #2 — Join us at the SEIU 1991 Office on Thursday, September 3!”
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Educational Bonus Victory: MOU Secured After a Year
Attention, All RN and Professional Members: After more than a year of going back and forth with management over the intent of the current contract language regarding the Educational Bonus (Article XIV, Section 9), we are proud to announce that our members are eligible to receive the Educational Bonus for their degree and/or certification, regardlessContinue reading “Educational Bonus Victory: MOU Secured After a Year”
See Our Endorsed Candidates for Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Elections on August 18!
Dear SEIU 1991 Member, Your SEIU 1991 leaders respectfully ask you to consider our recommendations in the upcoming August 18 elections for Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County, as well as statewide. We encourage you to make a plan to vote and to vote early! Here are all three palm cards as promised for Miami-Dade, Broward,Continue reading “See Our Endorsed Candidates for Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Elections on August 18!”
2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1
2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1 Our first bargaining session for the 2026–2029 contract began on Tuesday, June 30, at the SEIU 1991 office. During this brief initial meeting, we reaffirmed our commitment to building a more sustainable Jackson Health System by supporting the nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals who make that possible. The proposedContinue reading “2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1”
SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee
Jackson/ SEIU 1991 has been recognized with the Practice Greenhealth Emerald Award, one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards honoring leadership in healthcare sustainability. This highly competitive award is given to hospitals that perform in the top 20% of applicants (more than 650 health care facilities applied) and demonstrate advanced sustainability programs and strong performance acrossContinue reading “SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee”
Jackson Health workers reach highest flu vaccination rate in hospital group’s history
Local 10 News Feature written by Christina Vazquez MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Jackson Health System has reached a historic milestone, achieving an estimated 80% flu vaccination rate among its workers — the highest ever — according to Martha Baker, a Jackson Health System nurse and president of SEIU Local 1991. Leer en español The unionContinue reading “Jackson Health workers reach highest flu vaccination rate in hospital group’s history”
Florida Patient Protection Act
Hello SEIU 1991 Members! Once again, SEIU 1991 has secured sponsors in the Florida House and Senate to sponsor our safe staffing bill. Senator Illena Garcia (R) and State Representative Ashley Gantt (D) will introduce the “Florida Patient Protection Act,” to the Florida Legislature on behalf of SEIU 1991. Garcia and Gantt are strong womenContinue reading “Florida Patient Protection Act”
Happy CRNA week!
Happy CRNA Week to our hardworking CRNAs! Jackson Health System has 112 CRNAs on staff, a benefit to our members and patients. Our CRNAs are central in some of Jackson’s most complex cases. We are proud to acknowledge all the hard work that you do every day. Yesterday, Martha Baker, RN, Joseph Flahie, RN, andContinue reading “Happy CRNA week!”
In Their Own Words: Delia Maria Hernandez-Rivero,OTR/L, CHT/CLT and Elisa Priscal, OTR/L
Yesterday, we published an article commemorating the 15-year anniversary of the earthquake that Haiti experienced in 2010. Here is an article that Delia Maria Hernandez-Rivero OTR/L, CHT/CLT and Elisa Priscal OTR/L, shared with us about their experience: “There was never a question in our mind if we would go to Haiti to help those injuredContinue reading “In Their Own Words: Delia Maria Hernandez-Rivero,OTR/L, CHT/CLT and Elisa Priscal, OTR/L”
A Look Back: 15 years Since the Haiti Earthquake
15 years ago, devastation struck the island of Haiti when an earthquake with a 7.0 magnitude hit. Over 220,000 people died, 300,000 injured and millions of other were displaced as a result. Health professionals from Jackson Health System were some of the first to be on the frontlines providing aid to the victims. SEIU members, RoseContinue reading “A Look Back: 15 years Since the Haiti Earthquake”