Category Archives: Political News
House Republicans Take Aim at Jackson Unions
On Thursday, a House committee approved tacking on seven amendments to a health care bill. The worst one proposes to take away the Miami-Dade County Commission’s power to approve labor contracts with employees at Jackson Health System. We’re fighting this one all the way.
Florida in Health Coverage Gap Spotlight
If you ever wonder whether we’re being heard when we, as healthcare professionals, go out there and advocate in Tallahassee, read this story.
Jackson Nurses Fight for Women’s Rights at Supreme Court
Last week our own Donna Bent, RN, and Anne St. Paul, RN, joined thousands gathered to rally in Washington, D.C. as the Supreme Court heard cases that could jeopardize access to affordable birth control for millions of women.
Jackson Healthcare Professionals Take Tallahassee
A few clips from our Lobby Day trip. Wink News NPR Associated Press CBS4 Palm Beach Post
Lobby Day Summaries
For all members who are attending this year’s SEIU Local 1991 Lobby Days, here are links to the issues we will be fighting for in Tallahassee. Read ahead and get prepared for an exciting session! Agenda here: 2014 Lobby Day Agenda SEIU Local 1991 Bills The Florida Hospital Patient Protection Act (SB 1026/ HB 905) proposes toContinue reading “Lobby Day Summaries”
Tallahassee in 2014 — Healthcare, Jobs and Education
The legislative session has begun in Tallahassee and there are a number of important issues we will be following in the next two months. They include Medicaid expansion, pensions, Jackson funding, safe lift and staffing ratios bills and an effort to expand the scope of practice for nurse practioners.
Final Agreements on 5% and Gain-sharing
The SEIU Local 1991 bargaining team and JHS management tentatively agreed to stop taking the 5% healthcare concession retroactive to Jan. 19, 2014. JHS also agreed to a one-time 2% gain-sharing payment. Click to read the agreements and get the ratification schedule.
Help Expand Healthcare in Florida
Last year, the Republican leadership in the Florida House made the ridiculous decision to reject $51 billion in federal aid to expand Medicaid eligibility to 1.2 million Floridians. Once again, a coalition of healthcare advocates will be fighting for the healthcare rights of all Floridians. The chief bad guy in that decision was House Speaker WillContinue reading “Help Expand Healthcare in Florida”
5% Passes PHT, 3% Delayed
The PHT easily passed the 5% agreement at its Jan. 27 meeting, but deferred a vote on the 3% gain-sharing agreement for up to 30 days.