Weeks of discussions have produced a settlement agreement with JHS management that achieves victory on several pending class action grievances, stops the PL deduction and, most importantly, saves the jobs of our doctors and nurse practioners who work in all JHS ERs. The settlement also clears the path for us to begin applying savings made from the efficiencies we are finding toward reducing the 5 percent insurance contribution.
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January 2013 COPE Political Update
COPE members returned from the holidays in January with a renewed energy to get involved in politics at every level. If you missed the meeting, mark your calendar for February 12, 2013 at noon for the next COPE meeting (DTC 270). This month, members told us how they would be staying engaged in politics andContinue reading “January 2013 COPE Political Update”
Budget Deal: The Right Move to Protect Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, DC — After a deal was reached to avert the fiscal cliff, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “This deal is the right move to protect America’s middle class families, who were facing a New Year with higher taxes, and to prevent two million AmericansContinue reading “Budget Deal: The Right Move to Protect Middle Class Families”
Petition Telling Congress Get Back to Work and Protect the Middle Class
President Obama, determined to make good on his campaign pledge, is working hard during fiscal cliff negotiations to ensure we extend tax cuts to the middle class. He is doing his job and that’s why today are participating in an online petition drive to Tell Congress To Get Back To Work And Protect The MiddleContinue reading “Petition Telling Congress Get Back to Work and Protect the Middle Class”
Recent Union Victories
Our union works hard every day to enforce our contract and defend the rights of our members. The current Jackson management has kept us very busy, but our consistent successes keep us strong. Our union almost always achieves successful outcomes when we file grievances and/or arbitrations. Sometimes it takes a while for the process toContinue reading “Recent Union Victories”
Jackson Has Issued a PL Cashout Form For this Year
Jackson has issued a PL cashout form for this year. It is important for all employees who wish to receive a PL cashout in December 2013 to complete this form and submit it to Human Resources. To obtain the new form issued by Jackson, click HERE. The deadline to submit this form is December 21,Continue reading “Jackson Has Issued a PL Cashout Form For this Year”
Jackson patients and community leaders speak out about cutting service to uninsured
The SEIU Local 1991 sponsored Our Jackson! Blue Ribbon Task Force, a grassroots organization made up of community leaders, joined forces with UP-PAC (Unrepresented People Political Action Committee) to hold a well-attended community forum at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church last Saturday to discuss recent cuts to patient care access. Over 150 concerned Miami DadeContinue reading “Jackson patients and community leaders speak out about cutting service to uninsured”
Election Victories!
It’s a good day! We are celebrating election victories for all of SEIU Local 1991’s priority races. This election we helped elect candidates who support working people, keeping Jackson Health System public, and quality care for our patients! Many of our SEIU endorsed candidates won their races, including President Barack Obama, as well as CommissionerContinue reading “Election Victories!”
Early Voting Continues This Week!
Early voting started on Saturday, October 27th and continues through this Saturday, November 3rd. Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in this very important election. Don’t forget to early vote this week! Above: SEIU Local 1991 Vice President Sam Ruiz, RN, meets the Rev. Al Sharpton at an early vote rally at the Stephen P. Clark Center on Sat, Oct. 27th
Financial Recovery Board to Remain in Place After Controversial Vote
In a very disappointing turn of events for anyone who cares about Jackson and the patients we serve, the Board of County Commissioners voted today on a change to a county ordinance (25a) that will allow all the current Financial Recovery Board members–who have proven to a rubber stamp for Carlos Migoya–to continue their terms for several years to come.