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InAbLuEsTaTe

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99. Yes it will... and time will tell voters that moves like this are why Bernie's the most progressive

Thu May 9, 2019, 02:33 PM

May 2019

Democratic candidate running who represents their wants and needs, and, therefore, has the best chance of defeating Dolt45!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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Bernie Sanders Workers Become First Presidential Campaign Staff to Ratify Union Contract [View all] Uncle Joe May 2019 OP

Great move. WeekiWater May 2019 #1

By all parties for all parties, a historic agreement, Uncle Joe May 2019 #2

So was OAC paying her staff the salaries she paid. Campaign staff is a temporary job. sarabelle May 2019 #39

Contented workers generally don't unionize, but hey ehrnst May 2019 #46

are you a contented worker? happy with your pay, benefits & 'work contract rules'? Sunlei May 2019 #128

Why do you ask? (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #129

because $20 Federal minimum wage & (gov paid) healthcare for ALL is Sanders platform. Sunlei May 2019 #133

What does this have to do with his staff feeling that they needed to unionize? ehrnst May 2019 #134

Kudos to workers, the union and Bernie IS RIGHT!!! You'd think ALL Democrats would be proud InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #104

For the umpteenth time, BS didn't unionize his campaign, his WORKERS unionized, as a pre-emptive.... George II May 2019 #124

I think it's more the accomplishment of the alumni staff who came forward with ehrnst May 2019 #130

Walking the talk Politicub May 2019 #3

I agree Politicub Uncle Joe May 2019 #4

And perhaps a natural extension of the experiences of staff in previous campaigns. ehrnst May 2019 #47

also notable...walking the walk at the usual Sanders speed Fresh_Start May 2019 #82

Has another campaign formed a union for its workers? Politicub May 2019 #89

how many other campaign's workers demanded it? nt Fresh_Start May 2019 #92

It's a good question. I don't know the answer. Politicub May 2019 #94

But the campaign didn't "give them" union representation. The workers got it themselves ehrnst May 2019 #135

No, the campaign didn't "form a union for it's workers," the workers formed it and the campaign ehrnst May 2019 #131

His campaign workers felt that they NEEDED a Union. Blue_true May 2019 #5

No other campaign felt the need to unionize, that this one did isn't a positive..... George II May 2019 #16

It takes two to tango. Uncle Joe May 2019 #17

That question is a deflection from the reality of the "culture" of Sanders' previous campaign, Joe. George II May 2019 #19

No it is the central issue of the OP, Bernie Sanders was the first campaign in U.S. history Uncle Joe May 2019 #21

If other campaigns had what has been characterized by its own workers as a "culture" of ... George II May 2019 #23

I take it that's a no, you don't believe other campaigns should adopt the Uncle Joe May 2019 #25

Of course not... that would be acknowledging Bernie's cutting edge status. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #26

Cutting edge status... ehrnst May 2019 #48

Riiiiight... make an analogy that has nothing to do with Bernie and his cutting edge campaign. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #50

His entire political career? ehrnst May 2019 #52

His entire political career, yes. Bernie's a progressive superstar... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #55

So are you saying that his former staffers are lying? (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #64

I'm saying exactly what I said... no need to change the subject. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #65

You said his "entire political career" ehrnst May 2019 #70

No, read what I said...or don't. I don't care. Your comments are amusing, if, as you say... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #72

I read what you said, and it was a non-answer. ehrnst May 2019 #75

As I said, it's understandable why you fear Bernie is going to win...otherwise you would ignore him! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #77

It's understandable why you would fear hearing inconvenient truths, ehrnst May 2019 #78

More worried about you and your fear of Bernie... let it go and just accept the inevitable! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #80

Really got to you didn't it? ehrnst May 2019 #86

Not in the least!! The only thing "getting to me" is your fear of Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #88

Frantically whistling past the graveyard... ehrnst May 2019 #93

Ahahahahaha! BannonsLiver May 2019 #85

The only "cutting edge" about it was that there was such a high level... George II May 2019 #66

I understand why you also fear Bernie is going to win the Democratic primary & thus pay so much InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #87

As a union member for years revmclaren May 2019 #90

You keep copying and pasting that same response... ehrnst May 2019 #95

"Cutting edge status" BannonsLiver May 2019 #84

when absurd meets surreal nt LibFarmer May 2019 #100

Cutting edge spin? NYMinute May 2019 #102

Reminder (again) - the campaign itself didn't unionize, the workers unionized. George II May 2019 #41

Yes, history shows that benevolent, supportive management was the true catalyst of organized labor. ehrnst May 2019 #49

Argument from silence fallacy, also utilizing attacking a strawman. ehrnst May 2019 #105

I don't think that BS attended all 36 hours of meetings, lapucelle May 2019 #36

Yes, the meeting took place within minutes of the Capital, and went on from late afternoon until... George II May 2019 #42

I understand that he joined them for lunch for about an hour. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #51

"Bernie Sanders was the first campaign in U.S. history to unionize." WeekiWater May 2019 #112

1st Presidential campaign in history to unionize counting the primaries as a Presidential campaign, Uncle Joe May 2019 #117

Correct. NT WeekiWater May 2019 #118

The first Presidential campaign in history 'whose staff felt a need to unionize' is more accurate. ehrnst May 2019 #123

Yes Uncle Joe... so damn proud of Bernie!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #125

Apparently those campaign workers felt a need to. ehrnst May 2019 #43

Probably won't matter when the layoffs start. BannonsLiver May 2019 #83

Wow - I didn't think I would see anti-union sentiment on DU. But here it is. Politicub May 2019 #91

Where's the anti-union sentiment? I don't see it. George II May 2019 #96

Props to you for recognizing this and giving credit where credit is due!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #97

People are not being anti Union. The point being made was one set of workers for one Blue_true May 2019 #119

Sadly this was prompted by the "overall toxic atmosphere of the 2016 campaign".... George II May 2019 #6

Sadly I believe you will find this a bit more common in other campaigns as well. Uncle Joe May 2019 #7

Candidates don't unionize, their workers unionize. This isn't Sanders' doing, well.... George II May 2019 #8

Time will tell Uncle Joe May 2019 #9

I'm speechless, or should I say typeless. George II May 2019 #11

Workers in Sanders' campaign felt like they needed the protection NYMinute May 2019 #29

Bernie didn't stop his staffers from organizing. Yay. ehrnst May 2019 #67

Yes it will... and time will tell voters that moves like this are why Bernie's the most progressive InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem May 2019 #10

Don't put quotation marks attributed to me that were never stated and you Uncle Joe May 2019 #12

Post removed Post removed May 2019 #20

Welcome to "Straw Man World" Uncle Joe!! Make yourself at home!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #27

There was no strawman there NYMinute May 2019 #30

IKR? (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #56

Common? This is a common occurrence? sheshe2 May 2019 #13

Google "sexual harassment and political campaigns," Uncle Joe May 2019 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 May 2019 #15

Yes, the first campaign (not "Presidential", he's not the nominee) that unionized, but.... George II May 2019 #18

Thanks for the correction, first campaign unless Bernie is nominated in which case it would be Uncle Joe May 2019 #22

I've already answered this previously asked question in post #23. George II May 2019 #24

Do you believe that when workers feel a need to organize, it's a feather in the cap of management? ehrnst May 2019 #57

Couldn't agree with Uncle Joe more... good for his support of Bernie!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #28

Yay! Bernie's staff felt a need to organize for collective bargaining! ehrnst May 2019 #60

Bernie didn't unionize his campaign - his staffers did. Bernie didn't stop them. Yay. ehrnst May 2019 #59

Sexual violence is common on political campaigns? N/T lapucelle May 2019 #38

Did whistle blowers come forward from any other campaigns? lapucelle May 2019 #37

Why haven't they before this, do you think? Can you name those other campaigns where ehrnst May 2019 #44

This is a gross failure that is being spun NYMinute May 2019 #31

+1 nt brer cat May 2019 #58

+1000. Status quo, old school political spin. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #76

Why don't you send this meme to the workers who won a union election?? BlueWI May 2019 #113

Please don't misquote me NYMinute May 2019 #114

So it's a congratulatory post? BlueWI May 2019 #115

Kudos goes to the workers who unionized - they are taking the risk. KitSileya May 2019 #32

Any boss who would punish staff for unionizing is scum Kentonio May 2019 #33

Yes, but most likely they'll just be passed over in hiring. KitSileya May 2019 #34

Why bother to try and disguise the fact that you just hate the guy? Kentonio May 2019 #120

So why do you stay, if there is "too much hate" for Sanders? (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #136

This staff especially ehrnst May 2019 #45

Good for the workers on this campaign who now have the protections that were lapucelle May 2019 #35

I know, right? It's unclear why the BS campaign thinks this is a moment of pride... NurseJackie May 2019 #53

Congrats to the workers. Contented employees don't organize, so I hope this brings them the WhiskeyGrinder May 2019 #40

Would we be praising Walmart if cashiers unionized?...nt SidDithers May 2019 #54

Love that this is happening. Bernie would never hold a fundraiser at a union-busting lawyer's home. aidbo May 2019 #61

His staff is the first POTUS campaign staff in history to feel a need to organize. ehrnst May 2019 #63

A union is always important for communication between workers and bosses. aidbo May 2019 #68

So you don't think that these campaign workers won't have adequate communication ehrnst May 2019 #71

It's historic all right... NurseJackie May 2019 #69

It's status quo political campaign spin ehrnst May 2019 #73

Mic drop... whoomp there it is!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #106

I certainly hope no candidate would support another candidate who is anti-choice. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #132

Will the Union opposed encouraging volunteers? That'll take away potential paid positions... brooklynite May 2019 #62

That's an excellent question. I've been a volunteer worker on MineralMan May 2019 #74

Turn harassment charges into a permanent campaign staff union. Hortensis May 2019 #79

Make unions mainstream again loyalsister May 2019 #81

Well, they haven't been common in campaigns - even those candidates who make sure ehrnst May 2019 #98

I don't know details loyalsister May 2019 #109

You do know about reports from alumni staffers, don't you? ehrnst May 2019 #111

I was not there loyalsister May 2019 #116

So you don't think the reports of the staffers who said there was a gender pay gap ehrnst May 2019 #121

Exactly!! This is a positive labor relationship and it's sad to see it being disparaged just because InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #101

No. It is laughable because NYMinute May 2019 #107

Not at all. The idea that he deserves congratulations for not opposing the union is. (nt) ehrnst May 2019 #110

Perhaps this is an example of the resurgence of unionizing due to injustice. KitSileya May 2019 #108

Having been in a Union in a progressive non-profit org, I can tell you ehrnst May 2019 #103

Good! Hopefully women can work in a harassment free environment Amimnoch May 2019 #122

they NEEDED a Union. stonecutter357 May 2019 #126

I wish all campaigns offered their workers this level of pay($20 hour) & health insurance. Sunlei May 2019 #127

I'll just leave this here: Blue_Tires May 2019 #137

Interesting revelation on a campaign staffer who negotiated the contract... ehrnst May 2019 #138