Posted on 11/03/2011 10:24:07 AM PDT by matt04
American Red Cross blood service workers in Connecticut are on strike and walking a picket line.
The union that represents the workers says they've been working more than two years without a contract. Talks broke down Wednesday night, not over pay, but health care, scheduling, and a dispute over how many licensed nurses are needed at blood drives.
About 200 workers, who are members of AFSCME Council 4, hit the picket lines this morning in Norwalk and Farmington.
"It's a matter of many things," union spokesman Larry Dorman said. "This is a company the engages in unlawful practices. They've been found guilty of violating our members rights on numerous counts under the National Labor Relations Act, yet we've continually returned to the table trying to reach a mutually-accepted agreement.
"These are the workers who make the Red Cross happen. They are responsible for the safety and well being of blood donors," Dorman said. "The Red Cross refuses to reach a just and fair agreement."
The workers on strike are blood workers and not disaster workers so this strike won't have an impact on storm relief, but the Red Cross said the timing is wrong.
(Excerpt) Read more at ctpost.com ...
The Red Cross workers in Nashville narrowly voted
down going union last year
Wish all states were right to work places.once the
unions get a strangle hold its hard to get free
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