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CBS News
2 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Miami health care workers rally in support of immigrants, speaking out against "big, beautiful bill" cuts
Immigration, health care and President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" were on the minds of Florida's Harare Workers' Union on Saturday, where they rallied at Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital to speak out against the policies and cuts in the bill that they feel are unjust. Eighteen-year-old Elli said her father was deported years ago, and now she is worried that her mom will be next. "If my mom ever gets deported, my family will be devastated because I'm the eldest of the daughters taking care of my five siblings," Elli said. That's why she went to a rally at Jackson Memorial, where immigration was a key topic. Roxey Nelson of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) said that immigrants are losing temporary protected status, or TPS, and that is trimming down staff in the health care sector. "I got a call that a nursing home that's like 100 beds, 80 or so workers," Nelson told CBS News Miami. "Thirty of them were laid off because of TPS." One of the main topics was the president's spending bill, which he called the "big, beautiful bill." Health care workers are also worried about the bill's cuts to Medicaid. According to the Florida Health Justice Project, Florida could lose about $4 billion annually in Medicaid funds. Union leaders are worried that it may impact services. Union leaders told CBS News Miami that Medicaid accounts for a noticeable chunk of Jackson Memorial's budget. "$325 million a year in Medicaid at Jackson," said Martha Baker of SEIU 1991. "They have about a $2 billion budget." "How are we gonna be coming to work every day thinking that we may be laid off?" asked Martha Wydra, an RN at University of Miami Hospital. CBS News Miami reached out to Jackson Memorial Hospital several times about this protest, but did not get a response. Meanwhile, the Florida Decides Healthcare organization is attempting to put Medicaid expansion on the next election ballot. "We have been collecting this whole year, and we are looking to complete the collection of petitions by December," said Mitch Emerson, the executive director of Florida Decides Healthcare. Florida Decides Healthcare cited a public opinion poll showing that 67 percent of likely voters support putting a Medicaid expansion on the ballot.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Detroit mayoral race campaign finances shape up ahead of August primary
Editor's note: This story is developing as candidates submit their reports. Entering the critical two-week stretch before the August primary, Detroit mayoral candidates began pouring in their campaign finances reports to hit the July 25 deadline, with at least one contender hitting the $1 million mark. Campaign finance reports show how much a candidate has raised in a specific time period, who is funding their campaigns and how the candidate is spend the money. Reports ahead of the Aug. 5 primary election were due for campaign fundraising from January through July. And the leader is Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, who launched her campaign committee two years before the election, and reported raising a total of $1.1 million. Here is what the candidates have reported this period, so far: More: None of the Detroit mayoral candidates would show me the money. But I found plenty anyway. Mary Sheffield Amount raised: $737,176.95 Ending balance: $451,478.85 Sheffield has raised the highest amount thus far, brining her campaign total to $1,198,539.12 since the last reporting period in December. Her top donors include: $30,000 from the Deldin Law PAC; $20,000 each from the SEIU Local 1, Michigan Political Education and the MI Regional Council of Carpenters PAC; $10,000 each from Rock Holdings Inc. State PAC and the Miller Canfield PAC; numerous donations above $8,000 from The Elia Group, Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem; and thousands more from construction contractors, real estate and development companies. She spent much of her funds on various general campaign expenses, including consulting fees, mailings, staff wages and more. Sheffield also reported spending at least $1,261 on United Airlines travel to Chicago, along with a hotel for a fundraiser hosted by elected officials and local leaders, according to the campaign. 'I am deeply humbled by the widespread and growing support our campaign continues to receive. Every day, a broad cross-section of Detroiters — longtime residents, new neighbors, small businesses, major employers and people who simply love this city — are choosing to invest in our vision for a Detroit where we all can rise together," Sheffield said in a statement. "This campaign has always been rooted in the belief that we can go further and achieve more when we do it together — and together, we will." Solomon Kinloch Amount raised: $407,548.81 Ending balance: $55,976.70 The Triumph Church pastor spent $351,572.11 on various items, including administrative fees, campaign literature, office rent and supplies, meeting expenses, consulting, website development and software. More: Detroit mayoral candidate, who assaulted his wife in 1993, says he learned from mistake Saunteel Jenkins Amount raised: $400,961 Ending balance: $49,949.64 Jenkins had a total of $517,670 since her last filing in December, spending $467,721 this period. Some of her top donors dropped the max individual donation of $8,325 each, including executives from Fairlane Construction, and J and T Nationwide Recovery. Jenkins also received thousands of dollars from executives at JACK Entertainment, The Platform real estate company, the Kresge Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield and JPMorgan Chase. Jenkins expended funds on billboards and advertisements, staff wages, legal and consulting fees, campaign materials, a public relations firm, mailers and more. "Across the city, at every forum, block club meeting and public space, we find voters are increasingly convinced that Saunteel Jenkins is the best choice to lead the city. Both the number of volunteers and the amount of financial support increase with each passing day, giving the campaign the sustained ability to reach voters in critical areas," according to a campaign statement. Todd Perkins Amount raised: $219,425.60 Ending balance: $82 Perkins spent $199,704, raking in thousands of dollars from medical executives and dozens of attorneys in and around the Detroit area, and a marketing executive at Meta. Perkins spent his funds on media and advertisements, consulting, campaign materials, office space and more. James Craig Amount raised: $23,060.34 Ending balance: $2,928.43 Craig had a total of $23,060 and spent $20,131 this period. His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum. Craig also pulled in executives from Corrigan Oil and Verita Telecommunications to donate at least $1,000 each to his campaign, as well as getting several retired individuals to pitch in. Jonathan Barlow Amount raised: $2,485 Ending balance: $323.30 Barlow spent $2,164.70 on rentals for an event hall, entertainment, food and beverages, as well as campaign materials. Joel Haashiim Amount raised: $1,070 Ending balance: $1,100 Haashiim had a total of $17,570 and spent $16,470 on administrative fees, website development, campaign materials and advertisements. Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@ Follow her: @DanaAfana. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit mayoral candidates submit campaign finances Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Union holds rally after N.S. ends Out of the Cold operations
Hundreds of people attended a rally for Out of the Cold at Nova Scotia Province House. (Source: Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic) Hundreds of people attended a rally outside Nova Scotia Province House on Tuesday after the government ended Out of the Cold operations at two modular housing sites earlier this month. Out of the Cold, a housing association, said the Department of Opportunities and Social Development told them on July 7 their services were no longer required at their modular sites on Cogswell Street in Halifax and Church Street in Dartmouth. Earlier this month Out of the Cold told CTV News Atlantic it provided supportive housing to 63 adults. 'The representatives from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development provided us with a letter that outlines several 'critical concerns' that 'have not been addressed,' or have been 'inconsistently or insufficiently addressed,'' Out of the Cold said in a written statement. 'We are deeply concerned that the way this has transpired, and a potential change in model with have severe consequences for the population OTC has been honoured to serve for almost two decades.' Modular housing Out of the Cold operated modular housing sites in Dartmouth and Halifax. (Source: Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic) The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 said the closure of the sites left 42 workers without jobs. At Tuesday's rally, it called on the provincial government to meet with the workers to plan a transition to keep the community safe and require a new service provider to offer employment to experienced workers who have 'fostered relationships with residents.' 'The workers are not refuting concerns around mismanagement, but say that if mismanagement was the concern, this is not the way to go about fixing the situation,' SEIU said in a news release. Out of the Cold said it would ensure employees are fully paid for hours worked, vacation and severance. SEIU said workers have not received 'concrete information' about pay. More to come… Rally Hundreds of people attended a rally for Out of the Cold at Nova Scotia Province House. (Source: Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jennifer Roberts considering another run for Charlotte mayor
From the highs of the Carolina Panthers Super Bowl run to protests over the police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott and the passing of the nondiscrimination ordinance that led to HB2, Jennifer Roberts was mayor for some of Charlotte's biggest moments. In an interview with Channel 9 Friday afternoon, Roberts confirmed she is considering making another run for the post. Roberts was at the helm for some of Charlotte's biggest moments. 'When I first ran for office, I did it because the community said there was a need for the kind of voice I would bring,' she said. 'So, I'm not looking to jump in the race, but I am listening, and I have not made up my mind yet.' Roberts said she is discussing the run with her family and seeing what the feedback is from the community before officially deciding whether to run. READ MORE: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Councilwoman Tiawana Brown announce intention to seek re-election Roberts is one of Charlotte most well-known progressives. She served as mayor from 2015 to 2017. Her former mayor pro tem, Vi Lyles, defeated her by 10% in a three-person primary. Lyles is now running for a fifth term. Roberts says she has heard from people who want more choices on the ballot 'I'm somebody who is not just talking to the 1%. I am out at events. I'm in the community,' she said. 'Some people feel frustrated that they're not being heard.' Roberts cited the recent tiebreaker vote by Lyles. The SEIU is asking Charlotte City Council for help in improving wages and working conditions for contractors at the airport. Lyles broke a tie to not send the issue to committee. READ MORE: Mayor Vi Lyles breaks tie vote to reject SEIU ordinance request Lyles is already facing a primary challenge from Tigress Acute Sydney McDaniel who earned 5% of the vote when she ran against Lyles in the primary in 2022. Community activist Gemini Boyd also says he is planning to run. Democratic strategist Dan McCorkle says Lyles will be hard to beat but primaries are healthy. 'If we have a good discussion about our Democratic values then it is worth it,' McCorkle said. A spokesperson for Lyles declined to comment on Roberts potentially running. Filing ends next Friday at noon. READ MORE: City councilmember, daughters indicted on PPP fraud charges VIDEO: Embattled Charlotte Councilwoman Tiawana Brown hosts town hall
Globe and Mail
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Out of the Cold Shelter Workers Speak Out About Forced Closure by NS Government
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EVENT BRIEF — On July 8, the NS government terminated 42 union jobs without notice at Out of the Cold (OTC) housing shelter and shut down its operations. Workers and their Union (SEIU Local 2) are calling for an emergency press conference and rally at Province House on July 15 at 11am. WHAT: Press conference & rally to launch the demands of the terminated SEIU OTC workers. WHEN: Tuesday July 15 from 11am to 12:30pm. Press conference will begin at 11am. Rally will begin approximately at 11:30am. WHERE: By the main gates of Province House facing Hollis St. WHO: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 is the certified bargaining agent for all workers at the Out of the Cold shelter that operated in Halifax and Dartmouth. Media Contact:
