Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be taking his proposed budget to a town hall near you throughout August. As he has proposed not only continuing to take 5% out of our paychecks, but also closing libraries and fire stations, it’s time to challenge his priorities. Choose a convenient meeting to attend and speak up!
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Bargaining Session #2 on July 29
Come by on your break to support the team fighting for you! Also mark your calendars for August 29, when we will be fighting the 5% issue at the County Commission level.
Safe Patient Handling Research
Efforts to reduce injuries associated with patient handling are often based on tradition and personal experience rather than scientific evidence. The paper linked below summarizes current evidence for interventions designed to reduce caregiver injuries, a significant problem for decades. Despite strong evidence, published over three decades, the most commonly used strategies have strong evidence that demonstrateContinue reading “Safe Patient Handling Research”
Miami Herald: Jackson budget shows modest surplus
Excerpted from the Miami Herald. Find the original story here. Employee compensation exceeded budget at Jackson Health System in June while patient revenues fell below projections, stretching the books at Miami-Dade County’s safety net hospital system dangerously thin and emphasizing the need to attract more insured patients, according to a monthly financial analysis released byContinue reading “Miami Herald: Jackson budget shows modest surplus”
Active Members Win Deferral of 5% Concession Sought By Mayor
SEIU 1991 members did us all proud this week. Hundreds of calls poured into the offices of County Commissioners, telling them that we expect the County to honor its promise to end the 5% contribution in January. The issue was deferred to Aug. 29.
Take Action at the County Commission July 16
What happens at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting sets the stage for our bargaining, including whether we will get our 5% back. Let the County Commission know we won’t stand for anything less than what we were promised.
Eight New Staff Added in PT and OT
With the help of active members in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, SEIU 1991 began pushing management to address the inadequate staffing levels in their areas, with the result that four new staff were added in each unit.
County Commission Puts Bond on the Ballot
The bond issue to update Jackson’s aging infrastructure made it through the County Commission and will go on November’s ballot. That’s good. Commissioners asked for public input to be a component of the education process. As the healthcare experts who know Jackson inside and out, we will be active participants in that discussion.
Bargaining Report #1 – Taking on the 5%!
Bargaining for the contract reopener on COLA, steps and the 5% will commence Monday, July 1 at Jackson Main at 1 p.m. in the Rehab Third Floor Auditorium. Please plan to attend and show our strength. Together we are stronger!
Jackson’s $830 Million Bond Issue
Last week, the Public Health Trust voted to allow Jackson management to put an $830 million bond issue on a referendum in a special election to be held this November.