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Dear SEIU 1991 Member, Join us on Monday, September 1, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Labor Day BBQ as we stand in solidarity to discuss the harmful impacts the recently passed legislation (OBBB) will have on our patients and hospital. When: Monday, September 1, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: The Alamo,Continue reading “Some Cuts Won’t Heal – Labor Day BBQ”

Dear SEIU 1991 Members, Thanks to our members who joined our SEIU Bargaining Team at the Union office and the 200 plus members who joined on Zoom as we opened our 2026 COLA ( Cost Of Living Adjustment) Negotiations.  SEIU has proposed a 4% COLA, an increase that aligns with what all other county UnionsContinue reading “Negotiations Begin For Our 4% COLA”

Happy CRNA Week to our hardworking CRNAs! Jackson Health System has 112 CRNAs on staff, a benefit to our members and patients. Our CRNAs are central in some of Jackson’s most complex cases. We are proud to acknowledge all the hard work that you do every day. Yesterday, Martha Baker, RN, Joseph Flahie, RN, andContinue reading “Happy CRNA week!”

Yesterday, we published an article commemorating the 15-year anniversary of the earthquake that Haiti experienced in 2010. Here is an article that Delia Maria Hernandez-Rivero OTR/L, CHT/CLT and Elisa Priscal OTR/L, shared with us about their experience: “There was never a question in our mind if we would go to Haiti to help those injuredContinue reading “In Their Own Words: Delia Maria Hernandez-Rivero,OTR/L, CHT/CLT and Elisa Priscal, OTR/L”

15 years ago, devastation struck the island of Haiti when an earthquake with a 7.0 magnitude hit. Over 220,000 people died, 300,000 injured and millions of other were displaced as a result. Health professionals from Jackson Health System were some of the first to be on the frontlines providing aid to the victims. SEIU members, RoseContinue reading “A Look Back: 15 years Since the Haiti Earthquake”

As we enter another year of advocating for a better workplace, your newly elected board is excited for 2025 and to work with you to accomplish our goals. Together we will continue to improve compensation, staffing ratios, and workplace safety. Martha Baker, RN, and David Woolsey, MD will lead alongside a strong board of RNs,Continue reading “Happy New Year SEIU 1991 Members!”

Join your SEIU 1991 family for a joyous and festive holiday celebration! RSVP beginning Tuesday, November 5th. A prompt RSVP for you and your guest’s name to union@seiu1991.org is requested. Please do so now for Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Only active SEIU 1991 members may RSVP on behalf of their guests. Please note: We cannotContinue reading “You’re Invited to the SEIU 1991 Annual Holiday Party! Saturday, December 7th.”

SEIU’s Virtual Presidential Debate Night WATCH PARTY! WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:30 PM CLICK HERE TO JOIN: https://seiu-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtcumhpzosHt2Wf1l34aHa-NSmaXv7Gt5x#/registration Join us for an exciting night of connection and celebration. Hear from your fellow SEIU members about why they’re excited about the #HarrisWalz ticket and how we can show up to get out the vote. You’llContinue reading “JOIN US: September 10th — SEIU’s Virtual Presidential Debate Night WATCH PARTY!”