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Charlie Crist to Attend Jan. 22 Membership Meeting
Don’t miss the Jan. 22 membership meeting, featuring updates on the 5% fight and bargaining as well as a visit from Charlie Crist. This event is not open to the public. Members only.
It’s Groundhog Day… Again…for 5% Win
First, the good news: We won! The County Commission voted 8-5 to return the 5% to county workers. The bad news: eight isn’t enough to be veto proof.
Follow 5% Hearing Live
The last (we hope!) hearing on the 5% is underway and you can follow it live by checking our Twitter and Facebook feeds.
5% Fight is Back On Jan. 16!
The County Commission has voted three times to do the right thing for county workers. After the Mayor’s last veto, the Commission voted 8-5 in our favor — just one short of the two-thirds required to return our 5%. Round (what are we up to here – 50?) commences Jan. 16. Be there to fight for what’s right.
MLK Day Parade, Jan. 20
Happy Holidays!
In 2013, the nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals at Jackson fought to make our public hospital a better place and got involved in numerous community issues. We have much to celebrate. Stay strong and get ready for the challenges (and opportunities) ahead in 2014!
Steward of the Month
Commission Fails to Overturn Veto on 5%
The Miami-Dade County Commission voted 8-5 today to overturn the Mayor’s veto of the 5% – but that was one vote less than the two-thirds necessary. Essentially, we’re back at the beginning. Read on for what this means.
5% Veto Vote Dec. 17
The County Commission voted 8-3 last week to stop the 5% concession. But Mayor Gimenez vetoed the vote, triggering another vote of the Commission to overturn it. That vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. Be there!