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The SEIU 1991 staff and executive board had the honor and privilege to hear from community activist, educator and longtime friend, Senator Dwight Bullard this month. He highlighted the important role JHS played in South Florida’s African American history by being one of the first hospitals to allow access to healthcare for all. He further underscoredContinue reading “Jackson’s Success – Built on the History of African American Heroes “

On Wednesday, February 15th, your bargaining team put a landmark salary proposal on the table. This historical and largest ever economic proposal in 1991’s history, included an across the board cost of living (COLA) increase / retention wage increase, and many market adjustments for our “in demand” nurses and healthcare professionals, based upon the great research and presentationsContinue reading “Bargaining Team Puts Largest Salary Increase Proposal in SEIU History on the Table!!”

Bargaining yesterday (2/1/23) was not very productive. While there was some progress on a small issue regarding demotion language, we either got a “no”, or no response on too many critical issues. Management did not even address our safe staffing proposal. Management rejected our proposal on call-in and cancellation pay for RNs and PROS, asContinue reading “Management said “No No No!””

Bargaining intensified yesterday (1/18), it was standing room only as our members packed DTC.   Dozens of your colleagues from the following job classes, CSN’s, Apheresis, Nurse Educators, APRNs, Music Therapists, Dietitians, Infection Prevention & Control, and Pharmacists, all gave presentations on the high-skilled work we all do. They focused on the staffing crisis weContinue reading “Staffing Crisis and Job Class Presentations Take Center Stage “

With every new year come resolutions for a new beginning. We are very proud of the milestones achieved by the climate committee, which has been one of our successful labor management partnership initiatives. We look forward to continuing to pave the way toward a cleaner future for the entire JMH community.  Last month, one ofContinue reading ” Climate Committee Re-dedicates 2023 to Going Green!”

SEIU 1991 will be at each campus this week catering meals and distributing holiday gifts for our members! Please see the below schedule and make sure to stop by to enjoy a BBQ spread and to pick up a special gift.  If you cannot make it during the times we will be on-site, please comeContinue reading “Holiday Meal and Gift Distribution Happening All Week!”