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"We are a family!"
No, this is a professional workplace and we need protections
“WE DON’T HAVE ROOM IN THE BUDGET”
Umm...It costs ~$3,000/day for each union-busting consultant
"You already get the same benefits as Wakefield, without paying union dues"
CIR negotiations at Wakefield raise the bar for all of us
"You could LOSE benefits"
That sounds like a threat, which is VERY ILLEGAL
“You already have retirement benefits.”
We can negotiate to preserve any benefits we like into our union contract.
MANDATORY MEETINGS
Know what to expect! Bring your bingo card :)
“You could lose money on dues.”
No one pays dues until WE ratify a contract with increased benefits.
HIRE UNION-BUSTING FIRM
Why aren’t you spending that money on patients or employees?
“This will hurt your relationship w/ your program.”
Our union will work with our programs to advocate for our shared interests.
ONE-TIME BONUS
Imagine what we can get once we win our union.
MANAGEMENT START DOING “ROUNDS”
Let's ask them why Montefiore is spending so much money on union-busting consultants.
"This will make it 'us' vs. 'them"
No, this just gives us a voice, rather than you having 100% of the power.
Free PIZZA!
Thanks! We don't have any food options for night shifts
"You're already getting raises this year and next."
...which we only got because of Wakefield CIR negotiations.
“This is unprofessional/ bad for patients”
Addressing burnout improves patient care- how is that unprofessional?
“You have a voice through GMEC reps.”
Our GMEC reps are often ignored. We need a real voice.
References "the union" as a third party
We are the union! CIR is a democratic org run by residents.
“You already earn more than other programs!”
So we shouldn't advocate for more? We are struggling!
"There are no guarantees"
Yes, that's why we're forming a union!
References union dues as a negative
Dues are 1.6%/pay period and provide resources for our union. Monte has $$$ to oppose our union, we need our own to fight back!
Pit housestaff and other unionized staff against each other.
We're stronger united! Together we'll improve hospital conditions for all.
"We respect your right to unionize, BUT..."
Great! Recognize our supermajority and stop interfering.
"Unions are one size fits all"
This is OUR union and we will make decisions that are right for us
"We appreciate you and want your feedback!"
Do you? A supermajority of us want a union and you ignored that.
"You will be forced to strike!"
Nope- that's our decision! A strike requires >90% of residents in support.