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California Becomes First State to Agree to $15 Minimum Wage
Three-and-a-half years after 200 fast-food workers walked off their jobs in New York City, sparking a national movement for $15/hr and union rights, the Fight for $15 won its biggest victory yet when Gov. Jerry Brown reached a deal with state legislators Monday to make California the first state to pass a $15/hr minimum wage.
Pick Your Presidential Candidate: Early Voting Until March 13!
Early voting for the Presidential primary starts today, Feb. 29, in Miami-Dade and March 5 in Broward. Election Day for the primary is March 15.
Lobby Day Prep
To prepare for a successful Lobby Day in Tallahassee, Local 1991 members need to review the homework below to become familiar with the main issues we’ll be advocating for and then complete a short survey designed to get you more familiar with the issues and your elected representatives. The work must be completed prior to Feb. 17 and isContinue reading “Lobby Day Prep”
Legislative Update: Session Begins with Health Policy Bills
One week ago, on Jan. 12, the Florida Legislature opened its 2016 regular session with more than 700 bills filed, old wounds festering between House and Senate and a smug Governor crowing about his corporate welfare plans and support for fellow billionaire Donald Trump. Thousands of teachers and community activists descended on Tallahassee to rallyContinue reading “Legislative Update: Session Begins with Health Policy Bills”
SEIU 2015 in Review
SEIU represents roughly two million workers across America. 2015 was a remarkable year when our movement made great progress on our journey to a just society, where all work is valued, and all people respected.
Holiday Membership Meetings
It’s the Last Membership Meeting of the Year! Join us for some Holiday cheer and updates on: Staffing Ratios, Labor Management Partnership, Safe Patient Handling and Lifting Program and Politics in 2016
Holiday Mixer for Young Professionals
Fight for $15 Rocks Florida
On Nov. 10, thousands of people in hundreds of cities across the country rallied to raise the minimum wage. In Florida, more than 2100 people turned out in more than 20 cities across the state.
Fight for Fair Wages on Nov. 10
SEIU has been working with communities across the state to raise poverty wages to a fairer standard, the Fight for $15. This is part of a national campaign that is gaining momentum across the country. Read more here. Join us Nov. 10 at a rally at the Stephen Clark Government Center in downtown Miami at 5:30 p.m. Click to findContinue reading “Fight for Fair Wages on Nov. 10”