On July 1, SEIU Healthcare Florida members joined a broad coalition of Orlando area workers from a wide variety of trades and professions, in a rally outside of Senator Bill Nelson’s office to encourage him to continue his leadership on the critical issue of healthcare reform.
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On July 1, 2009, the restoration of the 2.9 CNA staffing ratio took effect in every nursing home in Florida.
On Tuesday, June 9, SEIU Florida launched Healthcare Summer at a press event in Miami at the Borinquen Health Care Center. Elected officials, community health leaders and healthcare workers spoke about the need for healthcare reform that includes a public option which will guarantee quality, affordable healthcare for all. Call or Sen. Nelson today and tell him healthcare reform must include a public health option that would compete with private insurance plans and bring down costs for consumers. Sen. Bill Nelson (202) 224-5274 Send an email via his online form: http://billnelson.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm
Patricia Sheran-Diaz, RN, a University Hospital nurse and SEIU Healthcare Florida member, participated in an important White House outreach initiative on the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus on Friday, May 8, 2009.
Take Action! Call Sec Janet Napolitano and ask her to grant Temporary Protective Status to Haitians in order to keep families united and to save lives. Call (202) 282-8495.
I am a certified nursing assistant at Titusville Rehabilitation Nursing Center. For 22 years, it has been my job to provide your elderly loved ones with the care and respect they deserve. I strive to treat each and every person with the dignity and respect I would hope to receive if I were in their place.
As our champion and co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act, I am proud to share with you the courage of democratic state legislators who this week took an unequivocal stand in support of workers’ rights to freely join a union and build a better future for Florida’s middle class.
When we stand together, we win important victories for our residents and our profession.
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