A state commission has released a report that could mean huge changes in the government-owned hospitals in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, but it’s unclear how quickly the Legislature will act on the group’s recommendations.
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Caregivers Beg Management to Rethink Furloughs — “This Is Demoralizing”
More than 200 Jackson caregivers packed DTC 270 on Thursday, Dec. 22nd to discuss the disastrous effects of furloughs with Chief Nursing Executive Ric Cuming and other hospital administrators.
Jackson changes absentee policy, union takes legal action
Today, management issued a revised absenteeism policy without bargaining with the union. We immediately notified management and demanded that they bargain over any changes to the policy. Despite Carlos Migoya’s and Ric Cuming’s irresponsible actions and indefensible remarks regarding the furloughs, let’s continue to take great care of our patients to the best of ourContinue reading “Jackson changes absentee policy, union takes legal action”
Jackson Health System loses another $9 million
For the second month in a row, Jackson Health System lost $9 million in November — losses that executives blamed on Jackson’s inability to reach agreements with its two biggest partners, the labor unions and the University of Miami
Members to Migoya: “Furloughs Aren’t Working”
About 40 members wearing purple Save Jackson t-shirts stood behind President Martha Baker, RN, as she presented over 1500 petition signatures and recounted several alarming stories of potentially dangerous staffing, dissatisfied patients and long wait times due to furloughs at today’s Financial Recovery Board meeting.
Read the Letter From President Martha Baker, RN, to Community Leaders Regarding Jackson/UM AOA
Today, Martha Baker, RN, presented to the Healthcare Committee of the County Commission important information regarding the due diligence that we believe must be performed on the Jackson/UM Annual Operation Agreement before it is approved. Below is a letter being sent to our leaders along with important documents that will help those in charge properlyContinue reading “Read the Letter From President Martha Baker, RN, to Community Leaders Regarding Jackson/UM AOA”
Sign the “DO NO HARM” petition that we are presenting to Carlos Migoya!
On Thursday, we will be presenting a petition to CEO Carlos Migoya, urging him to uphold our most sacred value in medicine: to protect our patients and never cause them harm. Migoya’s mishandling of the furlough issue has put an incredible strain on us and has affected service at Jackson. Our patients deserve better! Print out the petition, sign it and encourage members in your unit to do the same!
Look Out for Our Save Jackson Billboard in Miami-Dade County!
Look for a giant billboard with our Save Jackson message rolling through the streets of Miami-Dade County! We continue to promote our message to KEEP JACKSON PUBLIC in our community!
Management Turns Down Our Offer of Concessions and Declares Impasse
Despite our continued attempts to reach a fair agreement with Jackson management, the Public Health Trust on Tuesday declared that our bargaining has reached an impasse. Our initial offer of $36 million in employee concessions, plus our willingness to offer more as long as we can receive assurances that the money will be spent wisely, has been rejected.
PL Cash-out Form Submittal Deadline is December 21, 2011
There is a possibility that PL cash-out could be negotiated away or that PL cash-out will remain. Until we know for certain, when our negotiations are complete, you may want to fill out this PL cash-out form to protect your options. If you had planned on cashing out your personal leave in December of 2012Continue reading “PL Cash-out Form Submittal Deadline is December 21, 2011”