After three weeks of what both sides described as “very strong” negotiations, Jackson Health System will cut its payments next year to the University of Miami medical school by $16.5 million — a 13 percent reduction.
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Member Norberto Molina, RN, Addresses LGBT Care at Jackson
Through my union, I continue to help my hospital strive to become even better in the areas of LGBT issues and care. I also continue to bring my own child as well as refer close friends to come to my hospital for the world class care we offer. We truly are a world class institution with our doors open to everyone.
Members Urge Jackson’s Financial Recovery Board to Spare Employees During Public Budget Hearing
Jackson’s Financial Recovery Board (FRB) held its first ever public budget hearing on Monday, August 29th before unanimously voting to pass the budget proposed by CEO Carlos Migoya at the end of the hearing. Above: Member Norberto Molina, RN, spoke before the FRB at the public budget hearing.
Listen to President Martha Baker’s Interview on WMBM
On August 25th, President Martha Baker spoke out our Save Jackson campaign on WMBM with host Debra Tommer. Listen to the interview now! CLICK HERE
Community Voices Concerns at Comm. Rebeca Sosa’s Townhall Meeting
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa faced questions from the community about the Hospital Governance Taskforce she created that recommended privatizing Jackson during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, August. 16th. Above: Debra Diaz, CRNA, spoke out at the townhall meeting hosted by Commissioner Sosa
Upcoming Bargaining Sessions
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)
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”