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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.

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”

Members Tackle Quality Care at Nurse Alliance Conference

A group of members recently traveled to the 2013 SEIU Nurse Alliance conference in Pittsburgh, PA. The theme was how SEIU nurses are leading the way on quality care. Members learned what’s working on the frontlines of care around the country, how the Affordable Care Act is changing healthcare for the better and how to implementContinue reading “Members Tackle Quality Care at Nurse Alliance Conference”