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As healthcare workers in South Florida, we are witnesses and first responders to the direct toll of climate change today. The compounding effects of climate change are not a distant threat but a present reality that is reshaping the future of our profession and demanding more from us than ever before. “By 2050, climate changeContinue reading “Happy Earth Day From SEIU 1991!”

Medical laboratory professionals play a vital role in healthcare. Their work in the lab is the bridge between patient and healthcare provider, often leading to patient diagnosis and treatment.  We appreciate their hard work today and every day and would like to recognize them, especially this week. Thank you for all you do for ourContinue reading “Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!”

In honor of Earth Day, our SEIU 1991 Climate Committee & Jackson Health System Partnership will again participate in Miami-Dade County’s annual Baynanza cleanup this Saturday, April 13. The 42nd annual Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day will occur on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Online registration has closed; however, if you are interestedContinue reading “Celebrate Earth Day with us on Saturday, April 13, with the Annual Baynanza Cleanup”

As we all have heard by now, the Supreme Court of Florida has ruled that a woman’s access to abortion will be voted on by the people of Florida this coming November. When Floridians cast their ballots in November 2024, they will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on a “woman’s right to choose”Continue reading “Rally in Support of “Yes On Amendment 4” — THIS SATURDAY April 13th”

“Florida Justices Approve 6-week Abortion Ban,Put Issue On Ballot“ “This week, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled that a woman’s right to choose and recreational marijuana use will both be voted on by the people of Florida this coming November. When Floridians cast their ballots in November 2024, they will have the opportunity to voiceContinue reading “6-week Abortion Ban Passes, Makes it on November Ballot”

The Executive Board of SEIU 1991, led by President Vicki Gonzalez, RN, adopted a strategic plan that identified “staffing” as a major priority for the Local, as it is the number one issue for so many healthcare workers across this country. A Staffing Committee was formed with frontline nurses and co-chaired by Caitlin MacLaren, RN, and Kathleen Fleming, RN.Continue reading “1991 SAFE STAFFING NEWSLETTER”

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Today is World Social Work Day! Please take a moment to thank a social worker.  We are incredibly proud to feature Elisabeth Cerrato. Elisabeth is a 30-year-old social worker in healthcare for 14 years. She started as a certified nursing assistant and began her career at the Jackson Health System as a patient care technicianContinue reading “Happy World Social Work Day!”

SEIU 1991 leadership has spent over a year communicating with the developers of Uni Tower. Throughout this process, we have secured 40 units for our members in a brand-new affordable housing project. This first-of-its-kind development is a housing project geared toward essential workers. Uni Tower will have 252 residences available to police, fire, public defenders,Continue reading “Affordable Housing Opportunity COMING SOON! Join Our Waitlist.”

Please join UTD this Sunday for a “March for Education.” We will march and rally in solidarity with educators and professors to demand justice and respect against anti-worker legislation. This will be a demonstration for the rights of educators and students. To RSVP click this link: https://form.jotform.com/240254222603140 Join Us for a March for Education Where:Continue reading “JOIN US This Sunday March 10th As We March For Education With UTD!”