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Rally to Save Jackson!
Jackson is a jewel in our community and must be saved!
Come to the rally:

WHEN: Thursday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Stephen P. Clark Center
       111 NW 1st Street
     Miami FL, 33128
Note: You can take the Metrorail at Jackson, located at the Civic Center Station, 1501 NW 12 Avenue, to the rally. Take the Metrorail south to the Government Center Station.

Click HERE for a Metrorail Map!
      Please wear purple to the rally! If you need a purple t-shirt, please call our office at 305-620-6555.
Our public hospital is not for sale!
Some Cuts Won't Heal!

New Version of the Recovery Plan Presented to the PHT Board

We continue to push for a plan that brings all stakeholders to the table, keeps all services in tact and fixes operational problems.

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jax rally pics Click Here to Read the Story!

Jackson's recovery plan,
which includes 4,400 layoffs and
the closing of Jackson North and South,
is totally unacceptable!
Read the Recovery Plan.

Take Action:
Click Here to Contact Your Commissioner
Click Here to read the article in The Miami Herald

President Martha Baker, RN, Testifies at Special Board of County Commissioners Meeting

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President Martha Baker, RN, spoke about the need to make
Jackson more efficient at a special Board of County Commission meeting on March 4. Click Here to Read the Story!

A Partnership for a Better Jackson

Find out more about this important development and watch video from the Feb. 26 press conference at JMH!

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Sign Up to Receive Texts!

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February 24, 2010

Want to stay connected to SEIU Local 1991? We are now sending texts to our members. Sign up today and receive the latest news on your mobile phone! 

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Jackson Layoffs: A Statement From President Martha Baker, RN

We need to get to the bottom of the problems at Jackson. No employee should be cut until Jackson figures out how to produce and collect on bills.

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SEIU Local 1991 Requests Grand Jury Investigation of Jackson Health System

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Click HERE to Read the Press Release
Click HERE to Read Past Grand Jury Reports of JMH

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Jackson Layoffs: Victims of a Financial Mess



Local 1991 member Maria Franco was one of 21 employees who were laid off from Jackson on Tues., Feb. 16. Listen to her story.



Now You $ee It, Now You Don't...

First, it was $45 million...Then last week it was $80 million ...Now Jackson execs say they “think” the budget shortfall is $229 million ... but they’re not sure! Read More …

 Second Trip HaitiHeroes in HaitiA second team of Local 1991 members traveled to Haiti on Wed., Jan. 27 as part of our union's ongoing Haiti Relief effort. To learn more about these dedicated nurses and to find out the latest information on our Haiti trips, visit our "Heroes in Haiti" page.   

Patient Care at Jackson is at Stake

As nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals, we are the internal watchdogs of the public’s healthcare dollars at Jackson Health System. On a daily basis we see where money can be saved, systems improved and quality increased, yet our suggestions seem to get lost in a political bureaucracy.

Let your voice be heard! Complete the online survey today!

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Occupational Therapists Travel to Haiti



Occupational Therapists Delia Rivero and Elisa Priscal discuss what type of care they will give to the people of Haiti during their Jan. 27 trip. They were interviewed at Miami International Airport.  


Victory at Jackson South! Two Union Members Help Save Wound Care Center

Jackson's administration has decided against closing the Wound Care Center, thanks to the persistence of members

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Case Manager Education Days Reinstated

SEIU has won an important victory for case managers

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Victory for SEIU 1991 Social Workers!

SEIU Local 1991 Wins Grievance Reinstating Education Days for Social Workers

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Haiti Support Groups

Our union is committed to assisting Jackson employees who are suffering any type of loss due to the earthquake in Haiti.

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Save the Date: Nurse Lobby Day 2010

Mark your calendars for Nurse Lobby Day 2010, our union’s annual trip to Tallahassee!
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Grievance Roundup

SEIU Local 1991’s grievances against JHS are at an all-time high.

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