As a former public policy official, I am deeply aware of the positive role that Jackson Health System plays in the economic development and quality of life in Miami-Dade County.
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Unit Vacancy Report
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A New Save Jackson Community Task Force is Launched!
About 50 community leaders met on Sept. 13th to form the new Save Jackson Community Task Force, a coalition dedicated to finding solutions to preserving Jackson Health System and ensuring that our health care institution doesn’t cut services and remains in the public’s hands.
Sponsor says push to make Jackson Health System a nonprofit is dead
A push to make Jackson Health System into a nonprofit, which started last year with a grand jury report, has ended because the commission won’t support it, its sponsor said Wednesday.
Race for the Cure Registration
SEIU Local 1991 will once again be a proud participant in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! The event will take place on Oct. 15th, 2011 in Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami at 7:30 a.m. Our union will be covering registration costs for each SEIU Local 1991 member participating in the race. Following yourContinue reading “Race for the Cure Registration”
Jackson Health System budget slashes labor, UM
After losing more than $400 million in the past three years, Jackson Health System’s leadership is again proposing a balanced budget — this time hoping for huge concessions from unions and the University of Miami.
Jackson Health System audit manager charged with payroll scam
An audit manager who served as a financial watchdog for cash-strapped Jackson Health System is accused of masterminding a payroll fraud plan that bilked $83,000 from the public hospitals using “ghost employees,” prosecutors said Wednesday, adding that the investigation is continuing and more arrests are expected.
Bargaining Update: In Search of the “Real” Budget Gap …
Our bargaining team and financial experts have been working hard to analyze the recently approved Jackson budget as well as management’s proposed employee concessions. The financial data provided by Jackson’s management was originally lacking many of the details and calculations necessary for us to complete our due diligence. Slowly, we have been getting the financialContinue reading “Bargaining Update: In Search of the “Real” Budget Gap …”
Member Norberto Molina, RN, Addresses LGBT Care at Jackson
Through my union, I continue to help my hospital strive to become even better in the areas of LGBT issues and care. I also continue to bring my own child as well as refer close friends to come to my hospital for the world class care we offer. We truly are a world class institution with our doors open to everyone.
Efficiency Task Force Reports More Than $2 Million Saved So Far!
Millions of dollars in savings, innovative projects and system-wide educational programs were among the topics our union was proud to report on during a recent Efficiency Task Force presentation before the Financial Recovery Board.