On Feb. 11, SEIU Local 1991 president Martha Baker, RN, and board member Maggie Pena, a social worker, traveled to Tallahassee to testify about the necessity of Medicaid expansion to Jackson Health System.
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Joint Statement in Support of Ryder Trauma Center
SEIU Local 1991 president Martha Baker, RN, and JHS president and CEO Carlos Migoya issued a joint statement in support of Ryder Trauma Center. “Protecting the public’s investment by preserving our legal rights to expand Ryder’s trauma system in an era of competition is the right thing to do.”
Uniform Policy Indication Inclusion Still Work in Progress
A packed room of nurses and other healthcare professionals from across the Jackson system greeted management representatives who turned up Jan. 22 to bargain the impact of the new uniform policy proposed by Chief Nursing Officer Ric Cuming, RN.
Budget Deal: The Right Move to Protect Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, DC — After a deal was reached to avert the fiscal cliff, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “This deal is the right move to protect America’s middle class families, who were facing a New Year with higher taxes, and to prevent two million AmericansContinue reading “Budget Deal: The Right Move to Protect Middle Class Families”
Petition Telling Congress Get Back to Work and Protect the Middle Class
President Obama, determined to make good on his campaign pledge, is working hard during fiscal cliff negotiations to ensure we extend tax cuts to the middle class. He is doing his job and that’s why today are participating in an online petition drive to Tell Congress To Get Back To Work And Protect The MiddleContinue reading “Petition Telling Congress Get Back to Work and Protect the Middle Class”
Recent Union Victories
Our union works hard every day to enforce our contract and defend the rights of our members. The current Jackson management has kept us very busy, but our consistent successes keep us strong. Our union almost always achieves successful outcomes when we file grievances and/or arbitrations. Sometimes it takes a while for the process toContinue reading “Recent Union Victories”
Jackson Has Issued a PL Cashout Form For this Year
Jackson has issued a PL cashout form for this year. It is important for all employees who wish to receive a PL cashout in December 2013 to complete this form and submit it to Human Resources. To obtain the new form issued by Jackson, click HERE. The deadline to submit this form is December 21,Continue reading “Jackson Has Issued a PL Cashout Form For this Year”
Jackson patients and community leaders speak out about cutting service to uninsured
The SEIU Local 1991 sponsored Our Jackson! Blue Ribbon Task Force, a grassroots organization made up of community leaders, joined forces with UP-PAC (Unrepresented People Political Action Committee) to hold a well-attended community forum at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church last Saturday to discuss recent cuts to patient care access. Over 150 concerned Miami DadeContinue reading “Jackson patients and community leaders speak out about cutting service to uninsured”
Election Victories!
It’s a good day! We are celebrating election victories for all of SEIU Local 1991’s priority races. This election we helped elect candidates who support working people, keeping Jackson Health System public, and quality care for our patients! Many of our SEIU endorsed candidates won their races, including President Barack Obama, as well as CommissionerContinue reading “Election Victories!”
Early Voting Continues This Week!
Early voting started on Saturday, October 27th and continues through this Saturday, November 3rd. Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots in this very important election. Don’t forget to early vote this week! Above: SEIU Local 1991 Vice President Sam Ruiz, RN, meets the Rev. Al Sharpton at an early vote rally at the Stephen P. Clark Center on Sat, Oct. 27th