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United for our 5% on Aug. 29!
On Thursday, Aug. 29, Jackson employees will join with all other county workers to demand that the County honor its promise to end a 5% pay cut as agreed. Be there! Stronger together!
August COPE Week
Join Us for Lunch and Politics at COPE Make plans to spend lunch with us this week discussing political issues that affect you during our August COPE Committee meetings. Lunch is provided to members. This month, we will be joined at Jackson MAIN by Special Guest and Public Health Trust Board Member Irene Lipof toContinue reading “August COPE Week”
County Commission Puts Bond on the Ballot
The bond issue to update Jackson’s aging infrastructure made it through the County Commission and will go on November’s ballot. That’s good. Commissioners asked for public input to be a component of the education process. As the healthcare experts who know Jackson inside and out, we will be active participants in that discussion.
The Real Faces of Immigration Reform
Last Tuesday, a smart, bipartisan bill for comprehensive immigration reform moved ahead toward a full vote in the Senate — and that vote could happen in just a matter of weeks. Unlike six years ago, anti-immigrant conservatives have so far been unable to derail reform. If there was ever a time to get off theContinue reading “The Real Faces of Immigration Reform”
Immigration Toolkit
Resources and fact sheets on immigration
SEIU Partnership with Western Governor’s University to Offer Affordable Programs for Nurses
A new partnership between the 85,000 nurse members of the Service Employees International Union, Western Governors University (WGU), and the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) will provide a new, more affordable way for SEIU member nurses to earn BSN and MN degrees.
2013 Legislative Session Wrapup
In a challenging session, Local 1991 won on pensions and elections reform, held the line on funding for Jackson, beat back trauma deregulation and pushed for Medicaid expansion. There’s still work to do, including calling for a special session to expand healthcare to 1.2 million Floridians.
Medicaid Town Hall With Democratic Leaders on May 13
Happy Nurses Week! Happy Hospital Week!
Join us for several events celebrating our nurses and healthcare professionals at Jackson Health System.