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House Republicans Take Aim at Jackson Unions
On Thursday, a House committee approved tacking on seven amendments to a health care bill. The worst one proposes to take away the Miami-Dade County Commission’s power to approve labor contracts with employees at Jackson Health System. We’re fighting this one all the way.
SEIU and Healthcare Activists Target “Coverage Gap” Voters in Republican Districts
ADVISORY FROM SEIU FLORIDA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Friday, April 11, 2014 Contact: Rebecca Wakefield, rebecca@seiu1991.org, 305 804-7051 SEIU and Healthcare Activists Target “Coverage Gap” Voters in Republican Districts Tallahassee, FL – Utterly appalled by the Florida Legislature’s refusal to expand healthcare to eligible residents in their districts, SEIU Florida and its allies are reaching out directly toContinue reading “SEIU and Healthcare Activists Target “Coverage Gap” Voters in Republican Districts”
Florida in Health Coverage Gap Spotlight
If you ever wonder whether we’re being heard when we, as healthcare professionals, go out there and advocate in Tallahassee, read this story.
Jackson Nurses Fight for Women’s Rights at Supreme Court
Last week our own Donna Bent, RN, and Anne St. Paul, RN, joined thousands gathered to rally in Washington, D.C. as the Supreme Court heard cases that could jeopardize access to affordable birth control for millions of women.
Jackson Healthcare Professionals Take Tallahassee
A few clips from our Lobby Day trip. Wink News NPR Associated Press CBS4 Palm Beach Post
County Commission Approves 2% Gain Sharing Payment
On March 18, the County Commission approved the 2% gain sharing payment for Jackson employees. Unless the Mayor vetoes (we don’t think he will), the money will show up in April paychecks.
Lobby Day Summaries
For all members who are attending this year’s SEIU Local 1991 Lobby Days, here are links to the issues we will be fighting for in Tallahassee. Read ahead and get prepared for an exciting session! Agenda here: 2014 Lobby Day Agenda SEIU Local 1991 Bills The Florida Hospital Patient Protection Act (SB 1026/ HB 905) proposes toContinue reading “Lobby Day Summaries”
Tallahassee in 2014 — Healthcare, Jobs and Education
The legislative session has begun in Tallahassee and there are a number of important issues we will be following in the next two months. They include Medicaid expansion, pensions, Jackson funding, safe lift and staffing ratios bills and an effort to expand the scope of practice for nurse practioners.
Sign Up for Nurse Lobby Day
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 March 26 and 27, 2014. Register by March 10 to participate! Click here to sign up for Nurse Lobby Day! LastContinue reading “Sign Up for Nurse Lobby Day”