To prepare for a successful Lobby Day in Tallahassee, Local 1991 members need to review the homework below to become familiar with the main issues we’ll be advocating for and then complete a short survey designed to get you more familiar with the issues and your elected representatives. The work must be completed prior to Feb. 17 and isContinue reading “Lobby Day Prep”
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Legislative Update: Session Begins with Health Policy Bills
One week ago, on Jan. 12, the Florida Legislature opened its 2016 regular session with more than 700 bills filed, old wounds festering between House and Senate and a smug Governor crowing about his corporate welfare plans and support for fellow billionaire Donald Trump. Thousands of teachers and community activists descended on Tallahassee to rallyContinue reading “Legislative Update: Session Begins with Health Policy Bills”
Safe Patient Handling Project Testing New Equipment
A joint labor and management project to make lifting and handling patients at Jackson safer will soon be implemented for the first units to receive ceiling lifts and mobile equipment. Training will run from Feb. 9 – April 8.
SEIU 2015 in Review
SEIU represents roughly two million workers across America. 2015 was a remarkable year when our movement made great progress on our journey to a just society, where all work is valued, and all people respected.
Sign Up for Lobby Day 2016!
SEIU Local 1991 will once again be traveling to Tallahassee where we will lobby for healthcare funding, advocate for legislation that will help our patients and fight off damaging bills. This year’s trip is February 17 and 18, 2016. Register by January 25 to participate! Click here to sign up for Lobby Day! (The Lobby day listContinue reading “Sign Up for Lobby Day 2016!”
Holiday Membership Meetings
It’s the Last Membership Meeting of the Year! Join us for some Holiday cheer and updates on: Staffing Ratios, Labor Management Partnership, Safe Patient Handling and Lifting Program and Politics in 2016
Holiday Mixer for Young Professionals
Fight for $15 Rocks Florida
On Nov. 10, thousands of people in hundreds of cities across the country rallied to raise the minimum wage. In Florida, more than 2100 people turned out in more than 20 cities across the state.
Fight for Fair Wages on Nov. 10
SEIU has been working with communities across the state to raise poverty wages to a fairer standard, the Fight for $15. This is part of a national campaign that is gaining momentum across the country. Read more here. Join us Nov. 10 at a rally at the Stephen Clark Government Center in downtown Miami at 5:30 p.m. Click to findContinue reading “Fight for Fair Wages on Nov. 10”
Labor Management Partnership Launches
More than 100 Local 1991 members and Jackson managers recently launched an exciting new partnership to transform Jackson’s culture into one of constant learning and collaboration at all levels. The group came together to learn about the process and begin training to work in teams to tackle issues in their areas.