We will be combining our RNs and Professionals bargaining teams during our next two upcoming sessions which will take place on Monday, August 15th and Friday August 19th from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at JMH, DTC (Room TBA)
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SEIU Members Take Action to Fight Cuts, Job-Killing Proposals
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania members want to make sure their members of Congress know that we cannot solve the ongoing debt ceiling debate through cut and gut economic policies only. Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid will cost jobs and hurt those who have helped support the programs. SEIU members visited the district offices of Representatives Tim Holden and Jason Altmire to make sure the message was delivered loud and clear.
Save Medicare! Make Big Banks Pay Their Fair Share!
The United NY coalition, which includes New York SEIU Locals 1199SEIU and 32BJ, organized seniors and community members to hold “Knit-Ins” at bank branches throughout New York City and Long Island with the theme “Save Medicare, Make Big Banks Pay their Share.” After being bailed out by taxpayers, banks are back to making record profits–and many are not paying their fair share in taxes.
Safe Patient Handling Program Launched!
The Safe Patient Handling Program, which was initiated by SEIU Local 1991 and jointly accomplished by labor and management, has finally come to fruition!
Grand Jury Report
In February 2010, Local 1991 requested a state grand jury investigation into gross mismanagement that caused the public hospital to teeter on financial ruin, putting patients at risk. President Martha Baker, RN, formally requested the grand jury investigation in a letter delivered to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle . Baker demanded “better accountability on theContinue reading “Grand Jury Report”
Shift Explanations
This worksheet explains the 3/3 and 3/4 shifts
Comm. Audrey Edmonson Hosts Tonight’s Townhall Meeting
Come to tonight’s meeting and invite your friends, family and neighbors. Our community needs to show support for our public hospital.
Call Your Member of Congress Now and Tell Them to Stand Up For Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security
SEIU President Mary Kay Henry sent an emergency action alert to more than 400,000 SEIU activists asking them help protect our safety net, the patients who rely on these critical services and the workers who deliver them. Deep cuts would add millions to the unemployment rolls and deny medical care to the most vulnerable among us – including many of the people SEIU members care for on a daily basis. Will you do your part and help?
Health plan a huge problem for Jackson Health System
Posted on Thu, Jul. 21, 2011 Health plan a huge problem for Jackson Health System By John Dorschner jdorschner@MiamiHerald.com The JMH Health Plan, the insurance wing of the Jackson Health System, has become a huge money-loser that must be fixed quickly, board members were told Thursday.So far this year, the plan has lost $30.4 millionContinue reading “Health plan a huge problem for Jackson Health System”
Find Your Union Steward!
The union steward elected for your area is responsible for: Organizing members to address workplace issues and assist members in problem solving and resolving issues. Inspiring members to get involved in union activities. Distributing flyers and other communications to members in your unit/area. Communicating member concerns and issues to union leadership and staff as necessary.Continue reading “Find Your Union Steward!”