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Local 1991 Highlights in 2013
BIG WIN on the 5% for SEIU Local 1991!
Months of fighting for an end to the 5% contribution have come to a close, resulting in a big win for the nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals of Jackson Health System. Click to read the details.
It’s Groundhog Day… Again…for 5% Win
First, the good news: We won! The County Commission voted 8-5 to return the 5% to county workers. The bad news: eight isn’t enough to be veto proof.
MLK Day Parade, Jan. 20
Happy Holidays!
In 2013, the nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals at Jackson fought to make our public hospital a better place and got involved in numerous community issues. We have much to celebrate. Stay strong and get ready for the challenges (and opportunities) ahead in 2014!
The Good, the Bad and the Gimenez of the 5% Debate
The showdown between County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and thousands of county workers will come down to how the County Commission weighs the arguments on both sides. So far, the Commission has sided with the workers who were promised an end to the 5% contribution. But Gimenez is working hard to change their minds in his favor.
Holiday Party 2014
SEIU Local 1991’s annual holiday party is coming up fast. Only a few spaces left. Music, food, and much to celebrate this year! Join us!
Immigration Reform Update
It’s been five months since the Senate passed its immigration reform bill, S. 744. Each day that the House of Representatives refuses to take up reform costs the country an estimated $37 million. House Speaker John Boehner has said that House Republicans won’t agree to go to a conference committee with the Senate bill so that the two houses can workContinue reading “Immigration Reform Update”
2013 COPE Blitz Successful
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is members’ outlet for political activism on issues that matter most to us. Activities range from lobbying elected officials, to signing petitions, speaking out at public forums and writing letters to the editor. The money raised by your contributions go directly to enhancing the political power of the nurses, doctors andContinue reading “2013 COPE Blitz Successful”