SEIU Local 1991 Committees
COPE CommitteeThe committee on Political Education (COPE), is charged with informing, mobilizing and educating Jackson Health System employees about the current political environment and related issues.
Membership Committee
This committee provides leadership for identifying and implementing strategies for attracting and maintaining union members.
Young Members CommitteeThis newly established committee provides a forum to engage younger member’s interests, talents and leadership potential in the activities and programs of the union.
Civil and Human Rights CommitteeThis committee is devoted to winning and maintaining basic civil and human rights. The committee works to protect individuals from discrimination of any kind. It also holds events to raise money and support for increased understanding of the civil rights won over the years.
Retired Member CommitteeThis committee provides a forum for retired SEIU members to identify and support relevant SEIU issues.
Other Joint JHS/SEIU Committees:
Health & SafetyThe purpose of this committee is to identify and investigate health and safety hazards and make recommendations on preventive measures. There are three sub-committees: Safe Lift, Anti Neoplastic Safety and Workplace Violence Prevention.
Staffing/QNCCThis committee/council is a shared governance group of system wide JHS nurses that serves as a clearinghouse for patient centered staffing practices.
Shared Governance CouncilsThe purpose of shared governance is to provide a forum for grassroots participation decision making. Shared governance is recognized as an essential component of a healthy work environment. Although shared governance councils were initiated by Nursing, many of the councils especially unit practice councils, are multidisciplinary. Councils include:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council Communication Council Nursing Cancer Council Nursing Informatics Council Nursing Theory Council Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program Versant Residency Recruitment and Retention Council Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council Standards Council Unit Practice Councils