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SEIU Ebola Response in Miami
There is no higher mission than the health and safety of our members, patients and the public. SEIU has been involved in the Ebola response across the country, providing communications, training and advocacy in every facility in which our members operate.
ELECTION CENTER – Nov. 2014
The Nov. 4 election is coming up fast. Several critical races are on the ballot, including for Governor, other state offices and many local contests. Check out our election center to get informed and get involved!
Local 1991 Executive Board Elections
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 membership meetings: October 28 at Jackson North, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00Continue reading “Local 1991 Executive Board Elections”
COPE Meeting with Political Guests on Oct. 7
The November 4, 2014 election in Florida is critically important. We need a change in the Governor’s office this year! Attend a COPE meeting near you to find out how you can help!
Bargaining Sessions Sept. 23 and 24
Slowly, but surely, progress is being made in bargaining for our 2014-2017 contract. The team will be slogging through the contracts in an all-day work session on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the bargaining team and management will be hopefully finding common ground on a series of issues we have laid out in previous sessions. All members are welcome and encouraged to stop by on breaks to check our progress and support the team!
Leadership Summit – Nov. 14
Herald Series on Healthcare Pricing
Miami Herald and WLRN have launched a series on healthcare pricing in South Florida that The series shows just how hard it is for consumers, and even employers like Miami-Dade County, to figure out the best use of their healthcare dollars. That’s because insurers and providers typically don’t provide their pricing information. President Martha Baker,Continue reading “Herald Series on Healthcare Pricing”
Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 11 @ Marlins Park
Walk with other Jackson healthcare professionals in the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk, Saturday, October 11 at Marlins Park. Sign up today!
Trauma Center Nurse Manager Fights for Staffing
Carla Quigley, RN, ASN, MS, CCRN, spent 18 years at Jackson before she fully understood a basic truth about the public hospital — it’s incredibly complicated and difficult to change. Quigley, who has spent more than seven years as either nurse manager or associate nurse manger at Ryder Trauma Center, learned that lesson when she spentContinue reading “Trauma Center Nurse Manager Fights for Staffing”