SEIU Local 1991 and AFSCME put on the bargaining table a proposal for a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) at Monday’s negotiation session. Jackson unions have always mirrored the same COLA as the other Miami-Dade County unions and those unions have already agreed to a 4% COLA for 2017. Management indicated would like to discuss a bonus model, but said they weren’t ready to discuss specifics.
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First Bargaining Session on COLA, Insurance
In an historic statement of unity, bargaining teams from SEIU Local 1991 and AFSCME Local 1363 came to the bargaining table together on July 5 to begin negotiations over a COLA and the insurance plan for 2017.
July 9 Candidate Screening
Local 1991 Recognized at SEIU Convention
The recent SEIU convention in Detroit marked a milestone in the continued success of Local 1991, thanks in great measure to the hard work of our active members. Local 1991 was well represented by board members Martha Baker, RN, Barbara Scollon, RN, Vicki Gonzalez, RN, Maggie Pena, BSW, Denise Glass, RN, Yolanda Tecson, RN, Carla Quigley,Continue reading “Local 1991 Recognized at SEIU Convention”
Local 1991 Members Help Pass ARNP Bill
Wins for Workers’ Rights But Tough Fights Ahead
It was a very good week for working people. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided against the wealthy special interests behind the Friedrichs v California Teachers Association case, which threatened to effectively restrict the rights of teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and other people who serve the public to band together in a union. Why should youContinue reading “Wins for Workers’ Rights But Tough Fights Ahead”
QNCD Update: Staffing Improvements and Challenges
A spot check on staffing conducted earlier this month by SEIU Local 1991 members showed improvements in some areas, but persistent challenges in others. This was the second spot check conducted by the union to gauge compliance with the new staffing ratios article in the contract.
Central 6 Team Calls for Safer Patient Care
SEIU Endorses Hillary Clinton
Members: Clinton supports our movement to build a better future for working families VIDEO: Watch SEIU members speak about why they support Hillary Clinton WASHINGTON — After a rigorous, months-long member engagement process, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her a leader who will stand up for theContinue reading “SEIU Endorses Hillary Clinton”
Labor Management Partnership Launches
More than 100 Local 1991 members and Jackson managers recently launched an exciting new partnership to transform Jackson’s culture into one of constant learning and collaboration at all levels. The group came together to learn about the process and begin training to work in teams to tackle issues in their areas.