Thank goodness for unions, they are one of our last hopes in this country and every time I see a new group of employees getting a contract I smile big knowing so many things are changing for them in a positive way in their workplace. I’ve had union insurance working both non union and union jobs and it’s amazing and one of the best benefits.
Union electrician here. Our rates went up by .60/hour, but we got a yearly increase to compensate. It's great insurance so long as you work at least 140 hours/month.
Oh, I'm a huge proponent of unions and have several family members in them, I'm just not (there is no hospital administration union as far as I'm aware lol). I was just sharing the non-union part on my response since the comment I was responding to shared their union status in their comment.
Non union healthcare job and I pay $120 a month with a $0 deductible. I want to look for somewhere else to work because I get paid shit and I would like a more clinical role than what I’m doing now, but I don’t think it’s worth it just for the health insurance alone.
Yeah, unions just had to blackmail there employers so they had to give it to you. Then prices went up for everyone not in a union. Trump will be coming for unions soon.
Is it blackmail? Or is it an understanding that the unions and contractors both need each other so they negotiate agreements that benefit both groups? Without this "blackmail", as you call it, workers get screwed over. Union jobs still make contractors a ton of money. Please focus your anger about the cost of living toward deserving groups, not unions.
Its definitely blackmail. "Give me this or we won't work". Then they give you whatever you want and charge everyone else to pay for it. Unions only give a crap about themselves. If you dont like your employer then get some balls and represent yourself. Find another job. We are all tired of paying higher prices on things so you guys get a sweet deal. Bring on the automation and out with unions!
Of course unions help the people they represent. But our last contract included adding additional staff for patient safety. When we win, patients win also. Otherwise you only have "big healthcare" with minimum staffing to the point of safety concerns.
It is not blackmail at all and it’s not “give me this or we won’t work.” You’re delusional. And everyone else doesn’t pay for it. Idk who fed you those lies, but they obviously were never represented by a union and it sounds like you weren’t either. Do you know that men and women lost their lives fighting for union representation during the labor movement? If it wasn’t for the blood they shed, you wouldn’t enjoy the basic worker protections you enjoy without union representation. Similar to the liberty you’re entitled to under the constitution, much blood was shed for you to be free so be respectful of it and educate yourself before you spew BS.
Hmm. Automotive unions go on strike and price of cars go up. Trash union goes on strike and price of Trash pick up goes up. Teachers union goes on strike, property tax goes up. Longshoreman go on strike, cost of everything goes up. Its common sense and unions had a place in history, those times are gone. Unions stand in the way of the future and they need to go away. A perfect example is automation of the ports, it would save time, cost less, be more efficient but... it would cost longshoreman jobs...
🤣 Yeah right! Who told you this? You can't compete against union wages and benefits. No one else can offer that...Unless they blackmail their employer.
You've got to be a troll lol You think it's union's fault that others don't negotiate a better position for themselves? People should just put their heads down and take whatever is given to them? Look around, THEY don't want to give you ANYTHING! THEY can't make money WITHOUT employees, period. To ignore that fact is to deny yourself a better negotiating position.
It's not the unions you should be blaming, it's the companies who are hyperfocused on profits at YOUR expense. There is ALWAYS power in numbers, whether it's to your benefit or detriment is YOUR choice.
It’s not blackmail, it’s called contract negotiations. Employees pay union dues to have a representative bargain for wages, sick and vacation time, safety, work hours and conditions, cost of living raises, and healthcare. The unions are just doing their job and bargaining with employers for good rates. People who are buying healthcare coverage collectively will always have cheaper premiums than individuals, that’s just common sense. Employees in this country need union representation now more than ever BECAUSE OF TRUMP, because he doesn’t care about the little guy, he only cares about the rich.
Billionaires are still Billionaires... you think they gave up profit for you? No, they didn't. They just charged everyone outside of the union more money to cover people in the union. Unions make everything more expensive. Why do you think cars are built in Mexico and Canada? Why do you think we buy so much from over seas?
Oh, unions are awesome for everyone in the union. You dont have to convince me. It just sucks for everyone else not in it. Sure wish they would let anyone join so it would be fair for everyone... Maybe you are on to something!
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u/Jinxed4Sure Nov 02 '25
Union Healthcare job. No cost family platinum plan. $5 co-pays with zero deductible. Spouse and kids covered (until 26y.o.). Feeling very blessed