It’s baaaack — the fight for our 5%! The County Commission has scheduled impasse hearings for most county unions, including ours, on Dec. 5. Get in the fight!
Category Archives: Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners
Mayor Gimenez Vetoes 5% – the Fight Continues!
On Friday, Mayor Carlos Gimenez vetoed the Aug. 29 decision of the County Commission to restore the 5% contribution to its Solid Waste workers. But the fight is not over. The Commission can vote to overturn the veto.
Jackson Turns Out to Win 5% for Sister Union
Jackson employees showed up in force at the County Commission to help a sister union get its 5% back, winning the issue 8-4. Next up: We work on our 5%!
Speak Out at County Budget Town Halls
Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be taking his proposed budget to a town hall near you throughout August. As he has proposed not only continuing to take 5% out of our paychecks, but also closing libraries and fire stations, it’s time to challenge his priorities. Choose a convenient meeting to attend and speak up!
Active Members Win Deferral of 5% Concession Sought By Mayor
SEIU 1991 members did us all proud this week. Hundreds of calls poured into the offices of County Commissioners, telling them that we expect the County to honor its promise to end the 5% contribution in January. The issue was deferred to Aug. 29.
Take Action at the County Commission July 16
What happens at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting sets the stage for our bargaining, including whether we will get our 5% back. Let the County Commission know we won’t stand for anything less than what we were promised.
Jackson’s $830 Million Bond Issue
Last week, the Public Health Trust voted to allow Jackson management to put an $830 million bond issue on a referendum in a special election to be held this November.
Call the County Commission About Our 5%
Make a Call Today to Fight for Your 5%! Our County Commissioners need to hear from all of us to hold the Mayor accountable. Tell them how you feel about Mayor Gimenez wanting to keep taking 5% of your paycheck.
Jackson and County Employees Rally for 5%
More than 200 county employees, including dozens from Jackson Health System, turned out June 18 to rally for the return of our 5% contribution. Police officers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, park workers and many others joined us to demand an independent audit of the county’s health fund.
Fight for Accountability on 5% Press Conference
Let the Mayor Know We Want Our 5% Back! For three years, the county has been taking 5% from its employees for their health coverage. It was supposed to be a short-term solution to an economic crisis. We’ve discovered that millions of that money has been stockpiled in a fund with no particular purpose. JoinContinue reading “Fight for Accountability on 5% Press Conference”