Democratic Primaries

ismnotwasm

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28. It is.

Fri Aug 23, 2019, 11:52 PM

Aug 2019

I am involved with my union and I remember the near panic in Washington state to incorporate all the newly insured, as the ACA was quite successful here. All the planning.

This is why, whatever path we take to universal healthcare I want to see a broader conversation. In Seattle, there are nurses marching outside (not on strike they’re negotiating) for safe staffing

This year, in Washington state we passed guaranteed break time legislation. Here’s our newsletter

https://www.wsna.org/news

And the union win

https://www.wsna.org/news/2016/wsna-wins-groundbreaking-arbitration-enforcing-rest-breaks-for-nurses
It’s too easy to overload the system we have in place. And while I’m personally at the point where I don’t give a shit what we call universal healthcare, as long as we actually have a realistic plan to obtain this goal.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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M4A Comprehensive Benefits, Including Preventative Benefits and Long-Term Care [View all] HerbChestnut Aug 2019 OP

What is the mechanism for mandated re-negotiation of longer term union lapucelle Aug 2019 #1

According to the bill... HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #3

I am talking about contracts that will still be in effect lapucelle Aug 2019 #4

I answered that question. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #5

Where in the bill does it say that those union contracts still in effect lapucelle Aug 2019 #6

Your question was answered, twice. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #7

"Where is it in the bill?" is the question. lapucelle Aug 2019 #8

"that doesn't even address contracts still in effect at the end of the transition period" HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #9

So even you admit it's not in the bill lapucelle Aug 2019 #12

... HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #13

Where is the mechanism in the bill itself that ensures voters that the statute lapucelle Aug 2019 #16

Not seeing that anywhere in the bill. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2019 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #2

What is the pathway? ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #10

I'm not sure what you're asking. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #11

Ok. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #15

This bill restructures how Medicare pays healthcare providers. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #17

Cool. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #24

Again, this bill is about establishing national health insurance. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #25

It is. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #28

I've never seen this mentioned forthemiddle Aug 2019 #47

"The only thing that changes about the healthcare industry is how service providers get paid," ehrnst Aug 2019 #39

Exactly ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #46

"once M4A is passed." Really how many years, if ever, will that be? elocs Aug 2019 #14

How will any bill get passed? HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #18

Why does the word "disingenuous" come to mind when I read your reply? n/t elocs Aug 2019 #19

Because the argument, "How will it get passed?", is itself disingenuous. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #21

How many years depends on the results of the primaries and G.E. Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #20

Then those who support MFA should be honest with people about that and not hold out false hope. elocs Aug 2019 #22

We are being honest we are fighting for it now and if we win enough seats in 2020 it Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #23

Ahh, the big "if" as in "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride". elocs Aug 2019 #34

+1000. ehrnst Aug 2019 #37

Actually, people say it's "easy" all the time. ehrnst Aug 2019 #35

Nicely said, I'm going to need to save all of that. elocs Aug 2019 #41

What about retirees whose benefits include their program paying for Medicare and offering a emmaverybo Aug 2019 #26

Those retirees are already in Medicare. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #27

And they will pay higher taxes. And probably out of pocket for good quality care as occurs in emmaverybo Aug 2019 #29

Whoa whoa, tap the brakes. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #30

Ok. You are a good spokesperson. NT emmaverybo Aug 2019 #31

Thank you. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #32

OK, so my Medicare, which I pay for out of my SS check, will be expanded to cover... TreasonousBastard Aug 2019 #33

Not to mention most people paying into Medicare aren't actually on it. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2019 #42

Yes, it will all magically happen, healthcare Nirvana. elocs Aug 2019 #43

Read the OP that contains a list of benefits in M4A and you tell me. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #44

Promises are cheap when you have no idea if MFA will work in this country, elocs Aug 2019 #48

Another bill that will not even pass the committee NYMinute Aug 2019 #36

SCOTUS stated that states didn't have to expand Medicare, as per the ACA ehrnst Aug 2019 #40

Are you sure you're an Elizabeth Warren supporter? HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #45