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”
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Early Voting BBQ at Jackson North – Nov. 1
Come learn about the Jackson bond while enjoying food, music and fun. Afterward, members who are able will travel to the polls to vote. Join us!
Early Voting BBQ at Jackson South Oct. 29
Come learn about the Jackson bond while enjoying food, music and fun. Afterward, members who are able will travel to the polls to vote. Join us!
Tailgate for Jackson Bond at Dolphins Game!
Want to get into one of the most popular Dolphins games of the year for free? SEIU 1991 members and guests can join the fun while helping our public hospital this Sunday, Oct. 20.
Volunteer to leaflet for two hours before the game, enjoy food and music, then join us for kickoff at 1 p.m.
Why Jackson’s Healthcare Professionals Support the Bond
The nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals at Jackson support the bond to modernize its aging facilities. Read on to find out why.
100% Membership
Membership matters when it comes to showing our strength. Our stewards have been working to achieve 100% membership in their units. Here are some of SEIU Local 1991’s stars. Stronger together! UNIT Steward CHS Stockade – Darline Etienne CSN DTC Anesthesia – Susan Sonson/Debra Diaz, CRNAs ECC ER-A nights – Valerie Carter, CSN ECC ER-BContinue reading “100% Membership”
SEIU at Jackson Turns Out for Bond
Nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals turned out Sept. 17 to show support for the campaign that aims to upgrade Jackson. Martha Baker, RN, and Carol Robley, ARNP, spoke at the press conference, while other SEIU Local 1991 members joined public safety officials, faith leaders, business and civic leaders and other members of the Miami-Dade communityto launch theContinue reading “SEIU at Jackson Turns Out for Bond”
County Commission Overturns 5% Veto
The Miami-Dade County Commission voted 5-2 today to overturn Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s veto of the 5% contribution for the county’s Solid Waste workers. SEIU Local 1991 was at the forefront of the fight to get the 5% returned to county workers, which sets a very good precedent for our fight.
Immigrant Detention Costs Miami-Dade Residents
SEIU Local 1991 joins a community call for the county to end its policy of holding detainees for ICE, a practice that costs Miami-Dade taxpayers up to $12.5 billion a year.
Jackson Turns Out to Win 5% for Sister Union
Jackson employees showed up in force at the County Commission to help a sister union get its 5% back, winning the issue 8-4. Next up: We work on our 5%!