Working together, Local 1991 members accomplished a lot in 2016. Membership growth, a COLA increase, a labor-management partnership and more involvement in politics are just a few of the highlights.
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New Local 1991 Headquarters
Did you know? Local 1991 has a new office building right next to Jackson Memorial Hospital! The address is 1601 NW 8th Ave., Miami, FL 33136. We are located right behind Behavioral Health. All members are welcome to stop by during office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The membership acquired the building lastContinue reading “New Local 1991 Headquarters”
Keep Americans Covered
In January, Congress could rush to vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the first in a series of steps that could result in chaos for working families, healthcare workers, and patients and consumers. That’s why two Local 1991 nurses from Jackson joined 200 SEIU nurses, doctors and healthcare workers in Washington, D.C. in December.Continue reading “Keep Americans Covered”
2016 Holiday Party
Local 1991 members celebrated the holidays and our 25th anniversary in the last couple of weeks. Check out the photos!
Holiday Membership Meetings
Tentative Agreement Offers More than 4%
In a tentative agreement signed Oct. 19 and ratified by members the following week, SEIU, AFSCME and JHS management agreed to a deal that would put more money in members’ pockets and achieve equity with the 4% COLA other county unions received. Some insurance changes are also in the agreement.
Miami Votes: Hundreds Rally for Early Vote – and Tacos
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR OCT. 24 Media contact: Rebecca Wakefield rebecca@seiu1991.org 305 804-7051 for English, Natalia Jaramillo, natalia.jaramillo@1199.org, (305) 780-3013 for Spanish WHAT: Early Voting Celebration with Taco Trucks and the Love Bus WHEN: Monday, Oct. 24, 12p.m.- 1:30p.m. WHERE: Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 NW 12th Ave. (the Alamo Park area in center of campus) WHO: Hosted by Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill, SEIU Local 1991, AFSCME Local 1363, FloridaContinue reading “Miami Votes: Hundreds Rally for Early Vote – and Tacos”
Miami Votes Rally at Jackson – Oct. 24
What issues are motivating you to vote this year? The economy? Women’s rights? Social justice? Immigration reform? Gun violence? Share your story! Email rebecca@seiu1991.org
Local 1991 Endorsed Candidates for Nov. 8
Election Day: November 8 Early Voting: Oct. 24 – Nov. 6 Voting hours 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting locations in Miami and in Broward. Click on the link for the county in which you are registered to vote. The endorsement card contains our endorsed candidates as well as a list of early voting locations. Miami-Dade Endorsements ( alsoContinue reading “Local 1991 Endorsed Candidates for Nov. 8”
Local 1991 Executive Board Elections
SEIU Local 1991 Elections of Officers and Executive Board Information In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of Local 1991, SEIU, elections will be conducted October through December for the following offices: President Treasurer Vice President Trustees (3) Secretary Delegates (19) Eligibility and Nominating Process Nominations shall be made at any of the following membershipContinue reading “Local 1991 Executive Board Elections”