Dear SEIU 1991 Member,Please join us at the SEIU 1991 office, 1601 NW 8th Ave., Miami, FL 33136, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, for bargaining session #2 with management. Join us as we talk about non-economic issues at the bargaining table. Bargaining is strongest when members are engaged. In Unity,Continue reading “Bargaining Session #2 — Join us at the SEIU 1991 Office on Thursday, September 3!”
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Educational Bonus Victory: MOU Secured After a Year
Attention, All RN and Professional Members: After more than a year of going back and forth with management over the intent of the current contract language regarding the Educational Bonus (Article XIV, Section 9), we are proud to announce that our members are eligible to receive the Educational Bonus for their degree and/or certification, regardlessContinue reading “Educational Bonus Victory: MOU Secured After a Year”
See Our Endorsed Candidates for Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Elections on August 18!
Dear SEIU 1991 Member, Your SEIU 1991 leaders respectfully ask you to consider our recommendations in the upcoming August 18 elections for Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County, as well as statewide. We encourage you to make a plan to vote and to vote early! Here are all three palm cards as promised for Miami-Dade, Broward,Continue reading “See Our Endorsed Candidates for Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Elections on August 18!”
2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1
2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1 Our first bargaining session for the 2026–2029 contract began on Tuesday, June 30, at the SEIU 1991 office. During this brief initial meeting, we reaffirmed our commitment to building a more sustainable Jackson Health System by supporting the nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals who make that possible. The proposedContinue reading “2026–2029 Contract Bargaining Update: Session #1”
SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee
Jackson/ SEIU 1991 has been recognized with the Practice Greenhealth Emerald Award, one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence Awards honoring leadership in healthcare sustainability. This highly competitive award is given to hospitals that perform in the top 20% of applicants (more than 650 health care facilities applied) and demonstrate advanced sustainability programs and strong performance acrossContinue reading “SEIU 1991/JHS Climate Committee”
‘Save Jackson’ Movie Premiere
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the premiere of our Save Jackson documentary at the Trail Theater. It was a powerful evening as we reflected on the sacrifices and hard work of our allies, and most importantly, our members, during a critical time to protect our public hospital. We were proudContinue reading “‘Save Jackson’ Movie Premiere”
SEIU 1991 Awarded with the Membership Growth Award at the SEIU International Executive Board Meeting
President and Executive Director, Martha Baker, RN alongside our Assistant Director, David Enriquez and Board Member, Natasha Pollard, RN received the honor on behalf of SEIU 1991.
Statement from our President, Martha Baker, RN regarding the Murder of Alex Pretti
I am heartbroken and angry about the murder of our union sibling and fellow nurse Alex Pretti, who was ruthlessly executed by ICE in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. An ICU nurse at a VA hospital, Alex posed no threat. He was trying to shield a woman who had been pushed to the ground and pepperContinue reading “Statement from our President, Martha Baker, RN regarding the Murder of Alex Pretti”
Statement from Our President, Martha Baker, RN regarding Venezuela and Democracy
Dear SEIU 1991 Members, We want to communicate clearly and with great passion: that your union stands in solidarity with our Venezuelan brothers and sisters yearning to be free of dictatorship and oppression. We stand for democracy in every country in the Western Hemisphere and across the world. While Venezuela is in the spotlight today,Continue reading “Statement from Our President, Martha Baker, RN regarding Venezuela and Democracy”
SEIU 1991 Members: Making an Impact in Haiti
Sixteen years ago, devastation struck the island of Haiti when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit. More than 220,000 people lost their lives, 300,000 were injured, and millions were displaced as a result. SEIU 1991members were among the first on the front lines, providing critical aid to the victims. As we look back on that time, weContinue reading “SEIU 1991 Members: Making an Impact in Haiti”