Jackson employees showed up in force at the County Commission to help a sister union get its 5% back, winning the issue 8-4. Next up: We work on our 5%!
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Miami Herald:Jackson trustees adopt 2014 budget
Excerpted from the Miami Herald. Click here to read the full story. After two years of struggling to contain a financial crisis, leaders of Miami-Dade’s public hospital system adopted a budget for 2014 on Friday that invests in hiring more physicians and nurses, upgrading electronic health records and improving patient outcomes — all helping toContinue reading “Miami Herald:Jackson trustees adopt 2014 budget”
Bipartisan Town Hall on Healthcare Packed
Republican Sen. Rene Garcia and Democrat Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez hosted a packed bipartisan forum on healthcare expansion in Florida, that included a surprising admission from the state Senator.
8.16 Steward Update
Steward meeting: Join us for the monthly steward meeting on Tuesday, August 20 — 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. in DTC 270, for important updates on the 5% fight, the Jackson bond issue and more! Steward trainings: Level II training for all stewards who have completed Level I will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8:30Continue reading “8.16 Steward Update”
Part-Time to Full-Time Conversions
As you know, Jackson management made an agreement with SEIU Local 1991 to convert part-time personnel who were working full-time hours back to full-time status. Those who worked at least three shifts a week for at least nine of the twelve weeks ending March 30, 2013, were to be converted back to full time. AsContinue reading “Part-Time to Full-Time Conversions”
Bargaining Update #2 – July 29
This week members of the bargaining team – including RNs, doctors, and professionals – met with Jackson Health System administrators to demand concessions made during the economic downturn be returned to Jackson employees.
SEIU Local 1991 Statement on Trayvon Martin Case
As mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers, the members of SEIU Local 1991 shared the horror of the nation over the death of Trayvon Martin. As part of the county workforce to which Trayvon Martin’s family belongs, we stood in solidarity with them in seeking justice for their son. Our pain was amplified when theContinue reading “SEIU Local 1991 Statement on Trayvon Martin Case”
Miami Herald: Jackson budget shows modest surplus
Excerpted from the Miami Herald. Find the original story here. Employee compensation exceeded budget at Jackson Health System in June while patient revenues fell below projections, stretching the books at Miami-Dade County’s safety net hospital system dangerously thin and emphasizing the need to attract more insured patients, according to a monthly financial analysis released byContinue reading “Miami Herald: Jackson budget shows modest surplus”
Active Members Win Deferral of 5% Concession Sought By Mayor
SEIU 1991 members did us all proud this week. Hundreds of calls poured into the offices of County Commissioners, telling them that we expect the County to honor its promise to end the 5% contribution in January. The issue was deferred to Aug. 29.
Eight New Staff Added in PT and OT
With the help of active members in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, SEIU 1991 began pushing management to address the inadequate staffing levels in their areas, with the result that four new staff were added in each unit.