The Miami-Dade County Commission voted 8-5 today to overturn the Mayor’s veto of the 5% – but that was one vote less than the two-thirds necessary. Essentially, we’re back at the beginning. Read on for what this means.
Category Archives: Union Activities
2013 COPE Blitz Successful
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is members’ outlet for political activism on issues that matter most to us. Activities range from lobbying elected officials, to signing petitions, speaking out at public forums and writing letters to the editor. The money raised by your contributions go directly to enhancing the political power of the nurses, doctors andContinue reading “2013 COPE Blitz Successful”
Philippines Relief Effort
SEIU Local 1991 stands with all of our members in extending our thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the devastation in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan. We are in contact with the Nurse Alliance of SEIU, and the SEIU Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Caucus leadership in regards to coordinating an effective reliefContinue reading “Philippines Relief Effort”
5% Hearing Set for Dec. 5
It’s baaaack — the fight for our 5%! The County Commission has scheduled impasse hearings for most county unions, including ours, on Dec. 5. Get in the fight!
Have You Voted Yet? Jackson Depends on Us.
Early voting has begun in Miami-Dade County and the most important issue on the ballot is the Jackson bond. You can make a big difference in this election. Every vote counts!
Halloween Membership Meeting
Come find out the latest on bargaining, the 5% and other hot topics. Tricks and treats. Prizes for best costume!
SEIU Gathers Support for Jackson Bond
SEIU Local 1991 gathered labor support for the Jackson bond, while members took to the phones to educate voters about the upgrades our public hospital needs to continue to provide quality care to the entire community.
Jackson and County Employees Rally for 5%
More than 200 county employees, including dozens from Jackson Health System, turned out June 18 to rally for the return of our 5% contribution. Police officers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, park workers and many others joined us to demand an independent audit of the county’s health fund.
Fight for Accountability on 5% Press Conference
Let the Mayor Know We Want Our 5% Back! For three years, the county has been taking 5% from its employees for their health coverage. It was supposed to be a short-term solution to an economic crisis. We’ve discovered that millions of that money has been stockpiled in a fund with no particular purpose. JoinContinue reading “Fight for Accountability on 5% Press Conference”
SEIU Partnership with Western Governor’s University to Offer Affordable Programs for Nurses
A new partnership between the 85,000 nurse members of the Service Employees International Union, Western Governors University (WGU), and the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) will provide a new, more affordable way for SEIU member nurses to earn BSN and MN degrees.