Nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals turned out Sept. 17 to show support for the campaign that aims to upgrade Jackson. Martha Baker, RN, and Carol Robley, ARNP, spoke at the press conference, while other SEIU Local 1991 members joined public safety officials, faith leaders, business and civic leaders and other members of the Miami-Dade communityto launch theContinue reading “SEIU at Jackson Turns Out for Bond”
Category Archives: Political News
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%!
Miami Herald:Jackson trustees adopt 2014 budget
Excerpted from the Miami Herald. Click here to read the full story. After two years of struggling to contain a financial crisis, leaders of Miami-Dade’s public hospital system adopted a budget for 2014 on Friday that invests in hiring more physicians and nurses, upgrading electronic health records and improving patient outcomes — all helping toContinue reading “Miami Herald:Jackson trustees adopt 2014 budget”
SEIU Local 1991 Statement on Trayvon Martin Case
As mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers, the members of SEIU Local 1991 shared the horror of the nation over the death of Trayvon Martin. As part of the county workforce to which Trayvon Martin’s family belongs, we stood in solidarity with them in seeking justice for their son. Our pain was amplified when theContinue reading “SEIU Local 1991 Statement on Trayvon Martin Case”
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.
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.
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”
Miami Herald: Florida businesses stuck with Medicaid tab for state’s inaction
Florida businesses could be on the hook for millions in healthcare costs and fines simply because the Florida Legislature did not expand Medicaid in the state. The longer it takes the state to do the right thing, the more it will cost our economy and the health of our citizens.