Cheers could be heard coming from the West Wing board room on Friday, June 4, when it was confirmed during the Joint Union/Management Efficiencies Task Force meeting that TOPS will be discontinued as soon as a replacement process for leave reporting is developed. The Task Force, created in the recent SEIU Local 1991/JHS contract addendum,Continue reading “TOPS is on its way OUT!”
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Below is a list of political and community leaders who have signed our Save Jackson Five Point Pledge: Florida Rep. Luis Garcia, Jr. Florida Rep. Daphne Campbell Florida Rep. Barbara Watson Florida Rep. John Patrick Julien Florida Rep. Ron Saunders Florida Rep. Dwight Bullard Florida Rep. Cynthia A. Stafford Florida Rep. Joseph Gibbons Florida Senator Oscar BraynonContinue reading
We are urging our political and community leaders to declare their support for Jackson with the “Five Point Pledge.” The pledge has been delivered to the Public Health Trust Board, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Dade Legislative Delegation and other community leaders. Our patients, our community, and our employees need Jackson to survive andContinue reading
Sign Our Pledge Card Online!
Thousands of people are signing our Save Jackson pledge card! Pledge cards are being handed out in all corners of Miami-Dade County as residents stand up to SAVE JACKSON! Our pledge card is also available online, sign up now! Sign Up Now! First Name * Last Name Email * Address Street Address Address Line 2Continue reading “Sign Our Pledge Card Online!”
Commissioner Javier Souto: “There’s Always Going to Be People Trying to Get Control of Jackson.”
At the June 14th Public Safety & Healthcare Administration committee meeting, Hospital Governance Task Force (HGT) Chairman Juan Zapata presented the final report of the task force, which is comprised of CEOs of most of Jackson’s competitors in the South Florida marketplace and President Martha Baker, RN. Baker attached a dissenting opinion to the HGT reportContinue reading “Commissioner Javier Souto: “There’s Always Going to Be People Trying to Get Control of Jackson.””
$35 Million Released for Jackson, Thanks to the Work of our Members!
Last week, Gov. Rick Scott finally agreed to release the $35 million in Low-Income Pool funding for Jackson Health System, which was approved by the Legislature in the 2009-2010 budget. This was a day after scores of our members flooded Gov. Scott’s inbox with emails, urging him to approve the funding for Jackson.
Members Kick Off Political Season at West Palm Beach Conference!
Local 1991 members traveled to West Palm Beach on Saturday, July 24 to participate in the Democracy at Work conference where attendees received the latest updates on political races and learned the importance of voting in the upcoming elections. About 500 SEIU members from across Florida attended the daylong conference. The day started with aContinue reading “Members Kick Off Political Season at West Palm Beach Conference!”
Economist Conducts Independent Study on Jackson’s Governance
Economist J. Antonio Villamil, a former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, presented a research report on governance options for Jackson Health System. “There is no governance structure that directly determines the effectiveness of a healthy system,” according to his report. “There can be no rush to judgment when implementing changes to best assure Jackson’s survival and long-term viability.”
Hundreds Attend Our Hands Around Jackson Event
On Friday, May 6th, Jackson employees, community leaders and residents converged on Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Alamo Park to hold hands and form a circle of solidarity around our public hospital during our “Hands Around Jackson” event. Thanks to all of our members who came out for this memorable event! Check out pictures from our event!
Jackson’s Future Discussed at Save Jackson Community Summit
Mayoral and commission candidates along with community leaders spoke about the future of Jackson Health System at Miami Dade Medical College during our Save Jackson Community Summit on Wednesday, April 27th. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM OUR EVENT! Carlos Giminez, Julio Robaina, Luther “Luke” Campbell, Marcos Llorente, Rep. Julio Robaina and Dr. MarkContinue reading “Jackson’s Future Discussed at Save Jackson Community Summit”