2020 political season is heating up

Some key dates are coming up before the August 18 elections — when Miami-Dade will elect a new Mayor, Commission, and other key local officials: July 20: Last date to register to vote before the August 18 election August 8: Last day to request a mail-in ballot before the August election August 3 – 16: Early votingContinue reading “2020 political season is heating up”

County Commissioners and the PHT Stand Strong With Jackson Employees

Thanks to the hard work of employees like you and the tireless efforts of SEIU 1991 President Martha Baker RN, the Miami-Dade County Commission made it clear that there will be no furloughs or forced PL usage for any Jackson employees! The County Commission along with leadership from the PHT including Chairman Joe Arriola cameContinue reading “County Commissioners and the PHT Stand Strong With Jackson Employees”

COVID-19 Update: A message from President Martha Baker

I wanted to take a moment to reach out and thank every one of you for your hard work and dedication as we continue to work diligently to contain the COVID-19 virus and provide excellent care to our patients.   Our rep staff has been advised to limit their presence in clinical areas during thisContinue reading “COVID-19 Update: A message from President Martha Baker”

Hitting the ground running in the New Year

The New Year is here, and we are hitting the ground running getting to work on behalf of our members!   This month we begin COLA (cost of living adjustment) negotiations. You can participate at the three different meeting times below.   COLA Bargaining Dates  Monday, January 13, 3 – 4:30 pm in DTC 270 Wednesday, JanuaryContinue reading “Hitting the ground running in the New Year”

When We Vote, We Win!

  Make sure you cast your ballot and fulfill your civic duties. Only a few days left until Election Day, follow the links below to find Miami-Dade and Broward palm cards, early voting polling locations and SEIU Local 1991 Endorsed Amendments. Miami-Dade palm card Broward Palm Card Guide to SEIU Local 1991 Endorsed Amendments  

Members Stand Up for Healthcare

    SEIU Local 1991 members have joined in unity to promote their support for gubernational candidate and Mayor of Tallahasse, Andrew Gillum. Healthcare decisions today are being made in the politcal arena and Gillum believes that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and promises to fight to expand Medicaid while also strengthening the Affordable CareContinue reading “Members Stand Up for Healthcare”

Unity is Our Strength!

  SEIU members from Local 1991, 32BJ and 1199 marched and chanted together to show their solidarity as they headed to BayFront Park for an event  called the Working People’s Day of Action.   The Miami event, one of nearly a dozen held in cities across the country, brought together workers from a variety of labor  unionsContinue reading “Unity is Our Strength!”

Standing Up for Our Community

SEIU Local 1991 was proud to join our partners with the Miami Healthcare Coalition at a town hall at CIC Miami.  The event, which was free and open to the public, was designed to educate and engage area residents about a variety of issues that impact working families in South Florida. SEIU Local 1991 SecretaryContinue reading “Standing Up for Our Community”