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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 02:57 PM Original message |
I have an honest question about Unions (i don't know much about them) |
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Oceansaway
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
1. i paid 2 hours pay monthly for dues, |
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RagingInMiami
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
2. What state are you in? |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:14 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. Washington State |
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mondo joe
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I would guess you'd be represented by SEIU 1199. |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. I can't thnk of the union name at the one hospital |
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Punkingal
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
3. I have several union members in my family, |
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The Velveteen Ocelot
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
4. In some states, an employer can be a "union shop." |
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mondo joe
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:18 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. I don't think it's a matter of state, but a matter of contract. |
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oneighty
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
5. I just did a google |
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ayeshahaqqiqa
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
6. Here's some answers |
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Touchdown
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Fri Dec-16-05 04:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
36. My dues are $14 a week. |
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ourbluenation
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
7. hubby in the teachers union - my advice...join it. |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. I had forgotten about the Nurses in California |
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ourbluenation
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:27 PM Response to Reply #13 |
22. that's one way to look at it - or the unions bargaining power has |
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mondo joe
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
8. Unions can negotiate pay, benefits and terms of employment.. |
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Sandpiper
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
10. Answers |
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Tikki
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. I've been retired a while.... |
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SharonAnn
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
14. Decent Pay = Union or 1/2 the Pay = Non-Union. Question??? |
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mondo joe
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Not necessarily. I have a family member who went from a unionized |
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Coastie for Truth
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:44 PM Response to Reply #17 |
28. "Union Spill Over" |
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mondo joe
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:47 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. This was definitely not a bribe - it's just the way the businesses |
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chascaz
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
18. misconceptions about labor unions |
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ohio_liberal
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
19. Oh hell yes, join it and praise the heavens you have the option |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
20. THANKS EVERYONE -- NEW QUESTION |
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ourbluenation
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Nursing strikes are rare because their unions are strong and excellant |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. I know teachers strike alot! And that's really the only union I've heard |
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ourbluenation
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:41 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Heidi - that was a typo! Meant to say "leaning" not "learning" |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:51 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. Definitley Pro-Union |
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Sandpiper
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:35 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Think of it this way |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:46 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Yeah. He's from SOuth Carolina |
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Sandpiper
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:53 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. I understand, I used to live in NC |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Well, my father-in-law worked for a factory |
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Sandpiper
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Fri Dec-16-05 04:09 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. So true |
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curt_b
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
21. Here's some links for you |
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benddem
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
27. Join the union |
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Kali
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
30. You said it yourself |
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Heddi
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Fri Dec-16-05 03:54 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Well, I don't think that necessarily has to do with unionization |
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B Calm
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Fri Dec-16-05 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
38. When labor sticks together, wages go up! This is the reason why |
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