General Discussion

OldHippieChick

(2,434 posts) Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:44 PM Nov 2012

A union question

Friend of mine in GA is being tweeted, emailed and phoned about how only union members should be allowed to work in NJ, etc., after the hurricane and how all others should be excluded. She is not a union member and is disturbed by the calls and the implication that willing workers are turned away if they aren't union. I told her to contact the GA AFL-CIO and inquire, but I am curious if anyone knows about this?

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

A union question (Original Post) OldHippieChick Nov 2012 OP

The right wing tried to claim that non-union crews were turned away. Debunked 20 minutes later. Scuba Nov 2012 #1

I assumed that was happening and that was what I told her from my gut OldHippieChick Nov 2012 #2

they were just sent to another area where they were needed. n/t 2pooped2pop Nov 2012 #3

And, I believe that despite not being union members, SheilaT Nov 2012 #4

It's usually pretty close, but since they are non-union...... Edweird Nov 2012 #7

I am working Sandy. I am union IBEW. There are non-union crews here. Edweird Nov 2012 #5

Your concern is noted, this has been debunked too many times to count krawhitham Nov 2012 #6

It's bullshit. Search DU or Google... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #8

Not true... countryjake Nov 2012 #9

Thanks everyone. I've sent her all OldHippieChick Nov 2012 #10

Scuba

(53,475 posts)

1. The right wing tried to claim that non-union crews were turned away. Debunked 20 minutes later.

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:51 PM

Nov 2012

OldHippieChick

(2,434 posts)

2. I assumed that was happening and that was what I told her from my gut

Reply to Scuba (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:54 PM

Nov 2012

about the rumor. I'm assuming the same about the phone calls, etc., but why a non-union Dem in Georgia'? Too weird.

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)

3. they were just sent to another area where they were needed. n/t

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:55 PM

Nov 2012

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)

4. And, I believe that despite not being union members,

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 04:32 PM

Nov 2012

they would be paid the prevailing union wage. Imagine that.

Edweird

(8,570 posts)

7. It's usually pretty close, but since they are non-union......

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 05:01 PM

Nov 2012

Additionally, non-union has nowhere near the benefits we have - our insurance is free and we can bank time to cover layoffs (could be laid off tomorrow and be covered for 6 months without spending a dime.) We have several different retirement/annuity plans that all work concurrently and are all entirely employer funded - the only deductions on my paycheck are taxes. Union gets paid double time for all storm work. While their hourly wage may be roughly the same (and sometimes even a little more) their net income is significantly lower.

Edweird

(8,570 posts)

5. I am working Sandy. I am union IBEW. There are non-union crews here.

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 04:51 PM

Nov 2012

krawhitham

(4,644 posts)

6. Your concern is noted, this has been debunked too many times to count

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 04:53 PM

Nov 2012

Tell you friend about the wonderful would of GOOGLE

WorseBeforeBetter

(11,441 posts)

8. It's bullshit. Search DU or Google...

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 05:03 PM

Nov 2012

for details.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)

9. Not true...

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 05:06 PM

Nov 2012

Non-union power crews welcomed in NJ to help restore service, state says Friday November 2, 2012
http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergen/Non-union_power_crews_welcomed_in_NJ_to_help_restore_service_state_says.html

No out-of-state crews – union or non-union – that are coming to help New Jersey utilities will be turned away, said Kevin Roberts, a spokesman for Governor Christie.

(edited to add)

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/sandyunion.asp

OldHippieChick

(2,434 posts)

10. Thanks everyone. I've sent her all

Reply to OldHippieChick (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 07:28 PM

Nov 2012

these links and continue to wait and hear if she has spoken to GA AFL-CIO about the phone calls. I could have "googled" myself, but I've too busy on democraticunderground!!

Reply to this discussion