We have filed major grievances in regards to the most recent layoffs at Jackson Health System. There will be a grievance hearing on Tuesday, June 19th, and it will most likely proceed to arbitration.
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“Jackson Nurses United” — A blog written by Denise Glass, RN
Member Denise Glass, RN, writes a weekly blog called “Jackson Nurses United” that covers the latest topics on patient care at Jackson Health System. Make sure to read her entries and get informed on the latest issues — from a member’s perspective. Here is the latest entry: “We are not sleeping….just napping” It has beenContinue reading ““Jackson Nurses United” — A blog written by Denise Glass, RN”
The Miami Herald: “Jackson board approves UM agreement”
Twenty-four hours after lambasting the proposal in often heated terms, the board of the Jackson Health System on Thursday unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to forge a new relationship with the University of Miami.
The Miami Herald: “Jackson and UM try to reach basic agreement but fail – for now”
The board of Jackson Health System refused Wednesday to approve a “memorandum of understanding” with leaders of the University of Miami medical school — setting off verbal fireworks and creating huge uncertainties about what will happen Friday, when UM’s new fiscal year starts.
Community Supports Jackson at Charter Review Task Force Meeting
Last night, the Charter Review Task Force met to discuss Jackson Health System’s governance structure and held a public hearing where many of our members and people from the community spoke out in support of keeping Jackson public.
The Miami Herald: “Jackson Health System is improving but major challenges remain ahead”
Carlos Migoya concluded his first year as leader of Jackson Health System with two months of financial surpluses, but major challenges lie ahead in his attempt to turn around the troubled public hospitals.
Read the letter from President Martha Baker, RN to CEO Carlos Migoya
On Thursday, May 17th, President Martha Baker, RN, sent a letter to CEO Carlos Migoya regarding Jackson layoffs.
The Miami Herald: Competition to perform organ transplants is heating up in South Florida
Jackson Memorial’s organ transplant program, a premiere service for four decades at the oft-struggling public hospital system, is now facing possible competition from four other South Florida medical facilities in moves that signal a major battle for regional prestige and market share.
The Miami Herald: “University of Miami job cuts could have major impact on research, innovation”
When Nobel Laureate Andrew Schally arrived in South Florida six years ago, he was greeted with great fanfare and named a distinguished professor of pathology at the University of Miami medical school. Now he says his work is one of the many casualties of the school’s budget slashing.
Jackson’s Caregivers Celebrate Nurse/Hospital Week!
Hundreds of members gathered outside Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center as part of a series of events to celebrate Nurse/Hospital Week.