SEIU 1991 is currently one of the top ranked locals in the entire country for voter turnout! Our members are voting in huge numbers to make sure the voices of health care workers are heard in this critical election. ***If you are planning to vote on Election Day, find your polling location here. Polls areContinue reading “Today is Election Day!”
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Get the Facts in the Miami-Dade Mayor’s Race
Daniella’s record speaks for itself: She has always fought for working families, unions, and livable wages throughout her time in public service, and she is the best candidate to lead us through the COVID-19 crisis by listening to scientists and health care experts. Read more below about both Mayoral candidates’ policy records and download ourContinue reading “Get the Facts in the Miami-Dade Mayor’s Race”
You’re Invited: #SEIUVotes Member Events
We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of #SEIUVotes Member events as we celebrate the start of voting, catch up with our members safely outdoors, and enjoy boxed lunch, live music, and special appearances by candidates for office. JACKSON NORTH MEDICAL CENTER: Tuesday, October 13 from 12 PM to 2Continue reading “You’re Invited: #SEIUVotes Member Events”
General Membership Meetings & Bargaining Dates
Please join us for our virtual meetings. The upcoming meeting dates and times are: General membership meetings: Tuesday, 9/7/21 at 8:30 AM Thursday, 9/9/21 at 12:00 PM
Know Your Rights: Workers’ Comp Update
If you became sick with coronavirus at work and took time off as a result of your illness, you are eligible to apply for workers’ comp up to 90 days following the initial date of injury. Read the COVID-19 workers’ comp policy here.
Tuesday is Election Day! #SEIUVotes
Now more than ever, we need leaders who will fight for us – who will stand up for hazard pay and essential worker protections. Tuesday, August 18 is Election Day for several critical local elections. SEIU 1991 endorses Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava for Miami-Dade Mayor. Get our palm cards with all SEIU 1991-endorsed candidates here. Continue reading “Tuesday is Election Day! #SEIUVotes”
Hazard Pay Update
Last week the Miami-Dade County Commission passed a resolution offering a 1% pay increase to members involved in patient care during the pandemic (retroactive to March 1). We know this is insufficient to compensate you for the sacrifice you are making in this incredibly hard time, and it does not impact our #1 priority – fightingContinue reading “Hazard Pay Update”
Demand Congress pass the HEROES Act
SEIU 1991, along with workers across the country, is demanding hazard pay and worker protections and our leaders are starting to pay attention. The HEROES Act, passed by the House of Representatives in May, would ensure essential workers receive up to $10,000 in premium pay for the dangers we are facing every day, sufficient PPE, andContinue reading “Demand Congress pass the HEROES Act”
Martha Baker sounds the alarm on CNN
President Martha Baker joined CNN this week to continue urgently sounding the alarm about Florida’s accelerating coronavirus crisis. “Our staff is getting stressed to the max, and it’s really unfair not only to the community but the caregivers inside the hospital. It’s a 24 hour stresser. The public and our elected leaders really need toContinue reading “Martha Baker sounds the alarm on CNN”
2020 political season is heating up
Some key dates are coming up before the August 18 elections — when Miami-Dade will elect a new Mayor, Commission, and other key local officials: July 20: Last date to register to vote before the August 18 election August 8: Last day to request a mail-in ballot before the August election August 3 – 16: Early votingContinue reading “2020 political season is heating up”