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CNA Untruths
Before you decide to believe everything the unions are telling
you, take the time to speak with some of the employees who are
working for facilities that recently voted the union in.
You
may be just as surprised as they were about just how many
important issues the union considers "negotiable".
Before you cast a vote based on verbal promises, ask to see
their promises in writing. As you start to hear the excuses
flow, consider why you are not receiving a simple "sure, no
problem" from the union.
The
following will be an ever growing list of "untruths" the unions
use to manipulate employees into voting for them, or worse yet,
not voting at all.
Why
are they less than honest with us? Simple, they stand to make
large sums of money from mandatory pre-tax dues (Read
The Math). They have
always been able to count on employees who don't "have the time"
to investigate their statements.
Untruth
"You will have a voice"
This is absolutely false! Under a union contract and as
defined by NLRB rules, you will not be able to directly
discuss with anyone in administration or management staff
anything that relates to hours (schedules, overtime, call-ins,
etc.) and terms and conditions of employment. To do so,
you must go through your "shop steward" or union representative
who after the union wins will have sole possession of your
voice. Under a union contract, you must follow the written
agreement to the letter without much recourse.
Untruth
"You only need to vote if you want the union."
This is absolutely untrue! If you do not vote you have
actually helped the union just as much as someone who voted yes
(Read The Math). You must
voice your opinion by voting.
Untruth
"Your bonuses will not be affected."
This is negotiable! There is no guarantee you will continue to
collect bonuses under the union; there is actually a high
probability you will no longer receive your bonuses.
Untruth
"You will receive a 7% increase in pay for the
next 2 years."
The unions can, and probably will, take 3% for "economic
improvements" After union dues, this will leave you with less
than the 4% you could have received without a union.
Untruth
"Your schedule will not be affected."
Are you one of those employees who has been working a set
schedule for years? If so, prepare for the high possibility that
will change. Unions have historically forced employees to rotate
weekend and holidays, regardless of previously agreed upon
arrangements. No more "working it out" with your co-workers.
Untruth
"Unions will provide more staff."
There is a national nurse shortage that the unions can do
nothing about. The unions do not have a magical factory full
of nurses just waiting for the hospital to become unionized.
In reality, the unions frequently have the opposite effect since
many quality nurses will not even apply at unionized facilities.
Untruth
"Voting the unions in will make a statement to
the hospital and its management."
Don't be fooled, the hospital and its management will not have
their incomes and careers influenced by the unions, only you
will (Read The Math).. Any
additional costs incurred (i.e. payroll increases to fund union
dues) will eventually be passed down to our customers, the
patients.
Untruth
"The union will provide me with a pension."
The unions will not be providing pensions for employees.
Their one and only motivation is to increase their membership
and dues (Read
The Math).. They
are not some human rights organization attempting to make the
world a better place.
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