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Negotiations Become Intense; SEIU 1991 members say “Pay us the Market.”

Yesterday, March 1st, SEIU 1991 put additional pay proposals on the table that are important to our members. On February 15th, the team proposed a 12% COLA / retention wage increase and many market adjustments for our “in demand” nurses and healthcare professionals, based upon the great research and presentations made by members. For allContinue reading “Negotiations Become Intense; SEIU 1991 members say “Pay us the Market.””

Jackson’s Success – Built on the History of African American Heroes 

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 “

Bargaining Team Puts Largest Salary Increase Proposal in SEIU History on the Table!!

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!!”

Management said “No No No!”

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!””

Staffing Crisis and Job Class Presentations Take Center Stage 

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 “