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Year in Review
Working together, Local 1991 members accomplished a lot in 2016. Membership growth, a COLA increase, a labor-management partnership and more involvement in politics are just a few of the highlights.
New Local 1991 Headquarters
Did you know? Local 1991 has a new office building right next to Jackson Memorial Hospital! The address is 1601 NW 8th Ave., Miami, FL 33136. We are located right behind Behavioral Health. All members are welcome to stop by during office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The membership acquired the building lastContinue reading “New Local 1991 Headquarters”
Keep Americans Covered
In January, Congress could rush to vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the first in a series of steps that could result in chaos for working families, healthcare workers, and patients and consumers. That’s why two Local 1991 nurses from Jackson joined 200 SEIU nurses, doctors and healthcare workers in Washington, D.C. in December.Continue reading “Keep Americans Covered”
Holiday Membership Meetings
Miami Votes Rally at Jackson – Oct. 24
What issues are motivating you to vote this year? The economy? Women’s rights? Social justice? Immigration reform? Gun violence? Share your story! Email rebecca@seiu1991.org
Local 1991 Endorsed Candidates for Nov. 8
Election Day: November 8 Early Voting: Oct. 24 – Nov. 6 Voting hours 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting locations in Miami and in Broward. Click on the link for the county in which you are registered to vote. The endorsement card contains our endorsed candidates as well as a list of early voting locations. Miami-Dade Endorsements ( alsoContinue reading “Local 1991 Endorsed Candidates for Nov. 8”
Local 1991 Executive Board Elections
SEIU Local 1991 Elections of Officers and Executive Board Information In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of Local 1991, SEIU, elections will be conducted October through December for the following offices: President Treasurer Vice President Trustees (3) Secretary Delegates (19) Eligibility and Nominating Process Nominations shall be made at any of the following membershipContinue reading “Local 1991 Executive Board Elections”
Sam Ruiz – My Immigrant Story
Sam Ruiz is a 27-year veteran nurse in Miami today, working as a pediatric nurse transport coordinator at Jackson Memorial Hospital. But back in 1979, he was an undocumented immigrant trying to build his American dream. A native of Colombia, Ruiz entered the U.S. at the age of 23. He found work in a factory andContinue reading “Sam Ruiz – My Immigrant Story”
Are You Election Ready?
To protect our jobs, families and communities in an important election year, we have to get out and vote — and make sure everyone else we know does too.
READ ON for important dates, voting information and how to get involved!