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In reply to the discussion: Bashing Uber and Lyft? [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)38. There's also much more to a union than collective bargaining
First and foremost is certification by the NLRB. If you aren't certified by the NLRB, then there's zero federal enforcement of the National Labor Relation Act, which is fundamental for all functioning unions. This means your employer doesn't have to recognize the union, bargain with it in any way, and is free to violate whatever agreements might be made outside certification. Employees can also be fired for striking, "union" association, terminated at will, and suffer all sorts of other discriminatory acts that are prohibited by the law.
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but what I posted is, in your terms "absolutely false" but not once did you contradict me
Demonaut
May 2016
#6
you did say "from another thread" but without the link it was confusing, I'm glad you agree, thanks
Demonaut
May 2016
#11
thanks, the tips are more than the monetary value, it lets us know we're appreciated
Demonaut
May 2016
#8
I'm happy for him and for you and for all the people who find Uber a superior product. But you guys
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#53
The fact that they call themselves a union doesn't make it so. They don't do collective bargaining
Recursion
May 2016
#22
They are bargaining with the cities that regulate their rates and working conditions.
pnwmom
May 2016
#24
Funny, the Teamsters Union represents cab drivers and they think they're a union.
pnwmom
May 2016
#26
Did you catch where I mentioned the recent rule change that made that possible?
Recursion
May 2016
#27
Here is more information on how unions are engaged in COLLECTIVE BARGAINING for taxi drivers.
pnwmom
May 2016
#30
And taxi medallion owners usually have a ton of political power at the city level
Recursion
May 2016
#16
Hopefully Uber can keep a steady supply of fresh new drivers for a long time to come
FrodosPet
May 2016
#70
Where did you get your MISinformation about background checks from? Uber? Lol
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#23
if you taken the time to the read the entire thread you would see the requirements
Demonaut
May 2016
#39
LOL From top to bottom you're all hypocritical crybabies. You want everything on your terms.
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#42
What pumpkin patch do you live in? Unlike city cab drivers, Uber drivers aren't obligated to take
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#34
lol, this idiot term "pumpkin patch" is rather funny...and justifies my post about ignorance
Demonaut
May 2016
#40
I am glad you created this thread. People only hear Uber's side of the argument because they never
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#44
and continue demonstrate your lack of knowledge of the multiple sides of this issue
Demonaut
May 2016
#46
Are you an employee or a business man? Do you have a business license to operate legally in your
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#35
yes, I have a business license, I'm just a guy who's trying to get by until I find something better
Demonaut
May 2016
#41
Of course you have a business license because Uber drivers never lie or break the law. They never
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#43
Doesn't matter one fucking bit. I'm not done with you. You don't want to read anything but Uber's
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#49
Fingerprints will "CRIPPLE" ridesharing! LOL Uber & Lyft are run by Ayn Randian
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#37
Let's take this one lawsuit at a time. Uber Lie #1: Alleged Background checks
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#45
What is a myth? That libertarian attitudes will force us all to work for peanuts?
Jackie Wilson Said
May 2016
#58
We can't let it happen. That's why we formed a union. A year ago, City Council didn't really know
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#61
His Hollywood agent mogul brother was an early and big investor and stands to make at least $1B
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#63
I forgot to mention, the biggest single of things to come is the Fight For 15 movement
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#64
It's a temp job for me, and you're right, it's robbing Peter to pay Paul but I've few options
Demonaut
May 2016
#60