In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of Local 1991, SEIU, elections will be conducted October through December for the following offices: President Treasurer Vice President Trustees (3) Secretary Delegates (19) Eligibility and Nominating Process Nominations shall be made at any of the following membership meetings: October 28 at Jackson North, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00Continue reading “Local 1991 Executive Board Elections”
Category Archives: Union Activities
Fast Food Worker Strike in 150 Cities Successful
Across the country, thousands of workers in 150 cities from walked off their fast food jobs to show that they can’t wait any longer for companies like McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and KFC to raise their pay. Local 1991 members were among the many who showed up to support workers striking in Miami.
Don’t Miss Bargaining July 30 and 31!
Management has proposed an unacceptable contract that does not return concessions due back to members. Come support our bargaining team as they fight for what’s right!
Take the Local 1991 Bargaining Survey
Negotiations for the 2014-2017 contract will soon begin. Please help us identify our bargaining priorities by completing this survey.
Bargaining Update: Management Takes Aim at Step Raises, COLA
As bargaining for the 2014-2017 contract opened July 1, management announced that Jackson is expecting a $22 million surplus this year — then proposed freezing steps for three more years, no COLA and several other concessions aimed at our pocketbooks!
Bargaining Team Election Forms
Negotiations are coming up for the 2014-2017 contract later this year. Local 1991 is holding an election for the bargaining team from a variety of areas within each bargaining unit (RNs, professionals and attending physicians). Nominations are open from May 16 to May 23.
PHT Approves 2% Gain-Sharing Payment and 5% Returns to Paychecks
A lively, occasionally excruciating, debate at today’s PHT meeting ended with a 4-1 vote approving the 2% gain-sharing agreement between Jackson and its unions. Meanwhile, in tomorrow’s paycheck, employees will see the first increase in take-home pay in four years!
Bargaining Units Approve 5% and 3% Agreements
Jackson’s nurses, attending physicians and healthcare professionals overwhelming approved contract agreements that will, once approved by the County Commission, result in larger paychecks for all eligible members of the bargaining units.
Local 1991 Highlights in 2013
Charlie Crist to Attend Jan. 22 Membership Meeting
Don’t miss the Jan. 22 membership meeting, featuring updates on the 5% fight and bargaining as well as a visit from Charlie Crist. This event is not open to the public. Members only.