Celebration of Life for Ardlley Severe

Our SEIU 1991 family mourns the loss of fellow nurse, Ardlley Severe. A Celebration of Life Candlelight Vigil for Ardlley Severe will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Soundscape Park in Miami Beach, starting at 7:00 PM. It is requested that guests wear white. For information on how to support the family and lovedContinue reading “Celebration of Life for Ardlley Severe”

March On For Voting Rights

On Saturday, August 28, join us for March On for Voting Rights as we embark on a historic Rally “March On for Voting Rights” in Miami, to demand that legislatures across the country end their push for restrictive voting laws and that Congress pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting RightsContinue reading “March On For Voting Rights”

Juneteenth: Now a Federal Holiday and Time to Celebrate

Members, This year, Miami-Dade County officially recognized Juneteenth as a county-wide holiday. That in and of itself was a huge milestone. But, on June 17 we were overjoyed that this Congress and President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth is not just about celebrating the official end to slavery in our nation, butContinue reading “Juneteenth: Now a Federal Holiday and Time to Celebrate”

Join us for Nurse Week / Hospital Week Celebrations!

SEIU 1991 welcomes you to join us for Nurse Week / Hospital Week celebrations at all campuses and facilities. See schedule of events below: May 6: Jackson South 11AM – 2 PM & 8PM – 11PM May 7: Jackson Main 11AM – 2 PM & 8PM – 11PM May 12: Jackson North 11AM – 2Continue reading “Join us for Nurse Week / Hospital Week Celebrations!”

Members in the Miami Herald: ‘We never ran from it.’ COVID left emotional scars on South Florida’s healthcare heroes

Have you seen this recent article featured in the Miami Herald?Have you seen this recent article featured in the Miami Herald? Four of our members were interviewed and these four represent the more than 12,000 voices of Jackson’s caregivers. The article, written by Linda Robertson, depicts what many of you have gone through this pastContinue reading “Members in the Miami Herald: ‘We never ran from it.’ COVID left emotional scars on South Florida’s healthcare heroes”

Nurses, Doctors, Healthcare Professionals of SEIU 1991: Vote NO on Senate Bill 1014/House Bill 835

Today, we sent the below letter to Florida legislators urging them to VOTE NO on Senate Bill 1014 and House Bill 835. A NO vote shows healthcare workers that legislators support their constitutional right to empower workers and that they were sincere about wanting to protect our healthcare heroes. Letter to Florida Legislators

SEIU 1991 Bargaining Team Wins 2% COLA

SEIU 1991 concluded negotiations with JHS management, achieving a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for ALL bargaining units retroactive to January 1, 2021. This was a significant accomplishment made possible by our determination to present a unified front, standing together with all our extraordinary healthcare professionals. We exchanged a virtual handshake with management agreeing to the key termsContinue reading “SEIU 1991 Bargaining Team Wins 2% COLA”

TAKE ACTION AGAINST BAD LEGISLATION

All of us here at Jackson have been on the frontlines of the global pandemic, fighting tirelessly for those who need us. We have stood by our community here in Miami-Dade, making sure every single resident gets the care they need. Now, we need politicians in Tallahassee to stand by us. We need to remindContinue reading “TAKE ACTION AGAINST BAD LEGISLATION”