Who is the Anti-Union Network?

[herring_RN]

learn more about the range of organizations comprising the anti-union network.

center for union facts--notorious industry lobbyist and pr flak richard berman is now attacking unions through his latest front group, in the same way he's fought against drunk driving laws, health regulations, consumer protections, and minimum wage increases for years.

national right to work foundation and committee--is the country's oldest organization dedicated solely to destroying unions

u.s. chamber of commerce--the nation's most powerful business lobbying organization, has been campaigning against unions, fair labor practices, and legal protections for america's workers for nearly a century.

public service research foundation and council--these small, established groups supply their more prominent anti-union colleagues with research, polling, and propaganda to fight against the right of teachers and other public employees to have unions.

for-profit unionbusters--these professional consultants or lawyers profit off their ability to manipulate labor law, advising employers on how to thwart union organizing drives or how to get rid of workers' unions.

http://www.americanrightsatwork.org/the-anti-union-network/home/

[nicurn001]

And that was my point

I agree with Morte you have made no point , what is it you are trying to say ?

[morte, LPN, LVN]

I agree with Morte you have made no point , what is it you are trying to say ?

thanks, i can be obtuse, but i didnt think this was me......

[PICUPNP]

The best people to sow the seeds of paranoia are management themselves , if they treat their employees well , the staff would not findit necessary to seek the unions services .

I guess management here is great because no one I know has sought out any unions other than the ED nurses in Ft Worth at JPS. Anyway, it would seem as though if the unions provided all the great things that they espouse on this forum that the concept would spread like wildfire through the nursing community, but it hasn't. You can also read here about decertification of union shops..why is that when they provide a service that we supposedly can't do without? Maybe it's because the unions can't come across with all of their promises? Maybe its because nurses are becoming better informed about union tactics and don't want to align theirselves with them? Maybe its because they don't want to put hundreds of thousands of their dollars in someone elses pocket for unkept promises? Maybe it's because the majority of nurses, not unionized, don't need others speaking for them?

[nicurn001]

the best people to sow the seeds of paranoia are management themselves , if they treat their employees well , the staff would not findit necessary to seek the unions services .

i guess management here is great because no one i know has sought out any unions other than the ed nurses in ft worth at jps.here you have made a local generalization and extrapolated it to everyone , maybe being a rtw state , those who are discontent are too scared to object to their conditions , in fear of losing their employment anyway, it would seem as though if the unions provided all the great things that they espouse on this forum that the concept would spread like wildfire through the nursing community, but it hasn't. you can also read here about decertification of union shops..why is that when they provide a service that we supposedly can't do without? maybe it's because the unions can't come across with all of their promises? maybe its because nurses are becoming better informed about union tactics and don't want to align theirselves with them? maybe its because they don't want to put hundreds of thousands of their dollars in someone elses pocket for unkept promises? maybe it's because the majority of nurses, not unionized, don't need others speaking for them? maybe your latter points have some validity in your world ,but maybe its that nurses forget that they are the union , so you get what you put into it ( not just the dues ) , the union is not just "them" a disembodied entity out there , but an organic body sustained by its active members , which if managment see's as active will be a counterbalance to their power .

strangely enough i see the unions ,( particularly the ones i've been involved in ) as particularly powerful when they have empowered individual members to stand up for what they believe in , without the fear of reprisal , because now that individual knows they are not alone , but if working within the framework of the law , hospital policies and the contract , they have the support of those covered by the bargaining unit .

i think this is where we fundementally differ ,i feel its ok for individuals to act alone , but that because they fear the loss of what they have , they can seek the collective support of others ( formalizing that by forming a union )to gain strenght in numbers ( a tactic all gods creations knows as being effective ). whereas you appear to think that the individual should stand alone and fight their cause and be damned with the consequences ( i'm sorry , although this course may be glorious , all to often it is disastrous for the potential hero ) .

[PICUPNP]

This is just more of the union propaganda in that all nurses are "too scared" to address management. I have had, recently, discussions with my manager regarding unions in TX and our hospital and still have my job. I haven't been targeted or watched. This seems to be widespread union spread paranoia for increasing membership numbers.

[elkpark]

I have had, recently, discussions with my manager regarding unions in TX and our hospital and still have my job. I haven't been targeted or watched. This seems to be widespread union spread paranoia for increasing membership numbers.

Given your previous posts on this subject, I assume it's safe to assume that those "discussions" weren't about how you're thinking of trying to organize a union at your hospital, right?? So what would you be discussing with your manager at work that could possibly put you at risk? People with your views don't get "targeted or watched." Management loves the anti-union types -- you think just the way they want you to. :)

[PICUPNP]

My management doesn't have a clue as to whether or not I am pro or con with regard to unions. This forum has alluded to the fact that in any RTW state any discussion of unions would be reason for issues. I just tend to think that the unions blow this way out of proportion in order to lure new members. The unions want all nurses to think that they can't speak for theirselves or stand up for theirselves...they need unions to do it for them and its the furthest thing from the truth.

[herring_RN, ASN, BSN]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-nurses_16met.ART0.North.Edition1.439b37a.html

[PICUPNP]

Nice article over 2yrs old. Is this supposed to have a meaning? If the unions are so wonderful at what they do, why aren't they in Dallas unionizing hospital after hospital to prevent this problem? Answer; its not easy to build a union in states where nobody has to pay dues unless they want to do so.....

[nicurn001]

before you say it , please say something other than union propoganda to describe herrings contribution #43 .

It shows yet againg how if you can expect to be treated if you don't do management bidding .

You may think you have management fooled as to whether you are pro or anti union , but if your views are as deeply help as you show them on this forum , they know !

[nicurn001]

True its hard to organize in Texas , but all the more reason to help those who ask for the assistance of unions .

[nicurn001]

the article may be 2 years old , but the attitudes it portrays are timeless .