Press Advisory: Rebecca Wakefield 305 804-7051 rebecca@seiu1991.org As gridlock grips Tallahassee over health care policy, frustrated nurses and doctors from South Florida will deliver flip flops to Governor Rick Scott and their worn-out shoes to House leaders who claim that only Gucci loafer-wearing lobbyists want Medicaid expansion. On April 15-16, 100 nurses, doctors and healthcareContinue reading “Jackson Healthcare Pros to Tallahassee: Walk in Our Shoes”
Category Archives: Political News
Fight for $15 Gains Ground
Ahead of the largest-ever mobilization of underpaid workers set to take place on April 15, everyone from the chairman of Ben & Jerry’s board to late night comedians to the editorial page of the New York Times is lining up behind the overwhelming call for $15 an hour and union rights.
Fight for $15 – April 15 Events
National Day of Action: join the Fight for $15 on 4/15. On April 15, working people, students, faith organizations, union members, and others in communities across the country will stand together for a national day of action to call for higher wages, union rights, and better jobs. Just over two years ago, hundreds of people who work inContinue reading “Fight for $15 – April 15 Events”
Florida Report – Week 4
Nearly halfway through the session, the Senate and House are divided on budget priorities. In a nutshell, the House wants huge tax cuts, the Senate wants to continue to fund necessary programs. Health care funding is the biggest stumbling block.
Nursing Injuries Getting National Attention
This month, NPR began running a series on nursing-related injuries across the country. The timing couldn’t have been better to highlight patient safe handling issues Local 1991 has been working on for some time.
2014 Year in Review
As we come to the end of another year at Jackson Health System, it’s worth taking a quick look at all we’ve accomplished together in 2014!
Help Get Out the Vote!
All the polls are showing the race for Governor is a dead heat. It will all come down to who can turn out their people to vote. At Local 1991, we are committed to ensuring each of our members casts their ballot. VOTE TODAY! Learn everything you need to be election ready here. We justContinue reading “Help Get Out the Vote!”
ELECTION CENTER – Nov. 2014
The Nov. 4 election is coming up fast. Several critical races are on the ballot, including for Governor, other state offices and many local contests. Check out our election center to get informed and get involved!
COPE Meeting with Political Guests on Oct. 7
The November 4, 2014 election in Florida is critically important. We need a change in the Governor’s office this year! Attend a COPE meeting near you to find out how you can help!
One Last Chance to Help a Jackson Friend
This is it. The end of the road. We either get Daniella elected or we don’t (and face a much less friendly County Commission as a result). The race is down to the wire and EVERY VOTE COUNTS! (If you haven’t voted yet, do it today!) You can help. We need volunteers to walk, makeContinue reading “One Last Chance to Help a Jackson Friend”