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”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
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”
Must watch: Martha shares the reality at Jackson in major interview
In case you missed it: President Martha Baker’s recent interview with Jim Defede for CBS Miami is a must watch. She sounds the alarm bells about the impact of rising COVID-19 case numbers on patients and members, and the urgent need for the community to follow health protocols. Watch the interview.
Big news: Launching Health Heroes campaign
The public has reached from every corner of our community to express thanks for our lifesaving efforts. They understand that we put our lives — and the health of our families — at risk, as caregivers on the frontlines protecting our community. To join with our supporters and amplify this outpouring of support,Continue reading “Big news: Launching Health Heroes campaign”
Ask Congress to #ProtectAllWorkers
Congress has passed multiple bills in response to the #COVID19 crisis, but so far they have fallen short of providing the support we need. Frontline workers still lack hazard pay, protective equipment, paid sick leave, and more. Meanwhile, huge corporations are receiving hundreds of billions of dollars in bailout money. We’re demanding Congress #ProtectAllWorkers.Continue reading “Ask Congress to #ProtectAllWorkers”
County Commissioners and the PHT Stand Strong With Jackson Employees
Thanks to the hard work of employees like you and the tireless efforts of SEIU 1991 President Martha Baker RN, the Miami-Dade County Commission made it clear that there will be no furloughs or forced PL usage for any Jackson employees! The County Commission along with leadership from the PHT including Chairman Joe Arriola cameContinue reading “County Commissioners and the PHT Stand Strong With Jackson Employees”
COVID-19 Update: A message from President Martha Baker
I wanted to take a moment to reach out and thank every one of you for your hard work and dedication as we continue to work diligently to contain the COVID-19 virus and provide excellent care to our patients. Our rep staff has been advised to limit their presence in clinical areas during thisContinue reading “COVID-19 Update: A message from President Martha Baker”