Jackson Health System in Miami has ordered nearly 11,000 employees to take two weeks of unpaid leave from now until Sept. 30, 2012, according to a Miami Herald report.
The nearly 11,000 employees represent those with annual salaries ranging from 25,000-$200,000. In addition, the health system is requiring those who make less than $25,000 and more than $200,000 to take five furlough days and 11 furlough days, respectively, according to the report. Jackson is also requiring all employees to take a certain number of those furlough days before the end of this year.
While the health system has been unable to strike a deal with labor unions, CEO Carlos Migoya said the furlough days could help the Jackson save $27.5 million.
SEIU and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees fired back, saying they would investigate the legality of Mr. Migoya's furloughs, according to the report.
The nearly 11,000 employees represent those with annual salaries ranging from 25,000-$200,000. In addition, the health system is requiring those who make less than $25,000 and more than $200,000 to take five furlough days and 11 furlough days, respectively, according to the report. Jackson is also requiring all employees to take a certain number of those furlough days before the end of this year.
While the health system has been unable to strike a deal with labor unions, CEO Carlos Migoya said the furlough days could help the Jackson save $27.5 million.
SEIU and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees fired back, saying they would investigate the legality of Mr. Migoya's furloughs, according to the report.
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