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No. 10
from Woodenpug
Old Jul 31, 2009, 02:04 AM

Default Re: PA: Hahnemann RNs nix union bid
Just in case the Argumentum ad nauseam fails and someone reads the whole post, toss in a red herring and a straw man.

No serious charges have been brought against the Hanemann election. Just the usual, I lost so I protest.

A little googling would show several "non-biased" sources also posted the Hahnemann anti-union vote. Bias is a type of ad hominim argument anyway.
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No. 11
from K98
Old Aug 02, 2009, 02:18 PM

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Our contract expires in October of this year. The SEIU is already trying to dampen expectations of the staff by explaining that "times are tough, you may be fortunate to have your pay and benefits frozen". There are parts of the 2006 agreement that still have not been implemented by the health system. Our union dues have reached 70.00 per month, and will likely be raised. Most of our staff thinks that the Hahnemann RNs did the right thing, which is a shame because I think that EFFECTIVE representation could be good for RNs. They just have to be careful that they select an actual union, not a political fund-raising rent-a-mob posing as one.
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No. 12
from PICUPNP
Old Aug 02, 2009, 02:26 PM

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Just as woodenpug said, this is just a protest due to their loss. They can't just bow out gracefully, blame has to be placed. The union was VOTED OUT. Thankfully these nurse's knew a bad thing when they saw it.
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No. 13
from Woodenpug
Old Aug 02, 2009, 04:15 PM

Default Re: PA: Hahnemann RNs nix union bid
Originally Posted by K98 View Post
Our contract expires in October of this year. The SEIU is already trying to dampen expectations of the staff by explaining that "times are tough, you may be fortunate to have your pay and benefits frozen". There are parts of the 2006 agreement that still have not been implemented by the health system. Our union dues have reached 70.00 per month, and will likely be raised. Most of our staff thinks that the Hahnemann RNs did the right thing, which is a shame because I think that EFFECTIVE representation could be good for RNs. They just have to be careful that they select an actual union, not a political fund-raising rent-a-mob posing as one.
I think such a union would require all decision makers (Union and management) to spend at least 2/3 rd's of their time in direct patient care.
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