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Jackson Budget Leaves Out Employee Concessions
The Miami Herald reported on Jackson’s unrealistic budget, which fails, among other things, to take into account concessions that are due to come back to employees on Sept. 30. SEIU members were front and center in the debate at the PHT.
Steward Stories – Sereda White
Sereda White is a clinical pharmacist who has worked at Jackson since 2002. She previously spent more than fourteen years as a pharmacist and manager at Walgreens. Coming to Jackson from that corporate environment was a bit of a culture shock, says White, a high-energy, no-nonsense steward who has never been afraid to speak out whenContinue reading “Steward Stories – Sereda White”
Jackson Management Called to Task In Blistering Bargaining Session
Sparks flew at the 2nd bargaining session on July 30, as chief negotiator Martha Baker, RN, and our attorney Mark Richard laid into management’s proposals that call for $85 million in employee concessions and the elimination of important sustainability language such as reducing ER wait times. “You have been reporting to the public that youContinue reading “Jackson Management Called to Task In Blistering Bargaining Session”
Aug. 26 Primary Member Voter Guide
Absentee ballots will be hitting mailboxes this week for the August 26, 2014, Primary Election. Early voting begins Aug. 11 in Miami-Dade and Aug. 15 in Broward. We’ve put together a quick voting guide for our members on some of the candidates we support. Miami Dade Voter Guide Broward Voter Guide Quick absentee ballot tips:Continue reading “Aug. 26 Primary Member Voter Guide”
Jackson Budget Plan: Continued Employee Sacrifice
The Public Health Trust voted to approve Jackson’s $1.6 billion budget on Monday, following a lively debate in which SEIU Local 1991 members took management to task for not addressing short staffing and wage stagnation.
Don’t Miss Bargaining July 30 and 31!
Management has proposed an unacceptable contract that does not return concessions due back to members. Come support our bargaining team as they fight for what’s right!
End the Medicaid Blockade
Five million people currently have access to life saving health care due to Medicaid Expansion. If you live in one of the purple states below, you are not one of them. With lives on the line, enough is enough! Take action today.
Make a Difference on the County Commission!
Volunteer July 26 and Aug. 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9847 E Fern St., Palmetto Bay RSVP: union@seiu1991.org. Remember how tough it was to get our 5% back from the Mayor and Commission? If Tuesday’s county budget hearing was any indication, things are about to get a lot tougher for county workers. As bargainingContinue reading “Make a Difference on the County Commission!”
County Budget Fight Heats Up
The County Commission meets today to discuss the budget proposed by Mayor Carlos Gimenez. The budget contains major service cuts as the Mayor attempts to shift the blame from his management to the hard-working employees who keep the place running every day.