MAZZA'S TAKE: Every Thursday MD Mazza unpacks the news of the week from a worker perspective.
February 10, 2022
Nurse Rebellion! Cap Nurse Pay: Hospitals’ Wish is Congress’ Command
Savage US Healthcare: A Money Gusher for the Investor Class
“United’s current CEO has a $17 million annual compensation package. The former CEO retired after less than 4 years on the job and got an exit package of two years’ salary and bonuses, probably $40-$50 million. For leaving.’”
I’ll Tell You Why the 99% Isn’t in Revolt
“Although the elements that prevent substantial rebellion are many, they really boil down to just three. They are the not for profit industry, the leaders of what is currently mislabeled as, “The union movement”, and the Democratic Party…”
A Worker’s History of the National Guard
“…the Guard has a dark, 150-year history of protecting property and business interests at the behest of the ruling class. The business class, then and now, relies on the power of the state and state violence to enforce its will.”
Nurse Fired During Fight for PPE Now Facing Board of Nursing Investigation
“Cliff Willmeng, the RN employed at Allina Health’s United Hospital in St Paul, Minnesota, who was fired during workplace struggles for frontline safety and patient care, received notification that showed Allina Health likely reported him to the Minnesota Board of Nursing last week. The Board of Nursing, the state governmental body that issues and maintains licenses for registered nurses, can both censor nurses and revoke nurses’ licenses.”
RESOLUTION: Political Independence and Power for the Minnesota Nurses Association
“…draft resolution for Minnesota Nurses Association was submitted to official review on July 15th, 2020. The resolution can be changed should unions or Locals other than MNA wish to adopt the measure and build independent rank and file political power. The MNA Delegate conference will be held this fall.”
Emergency Resolution Submitted for Union-Wide Nurse Authorization Vote
“The emergency resolution calls for an historic, union-wide, strike authorization vote of MNA’s 22,000 members. If approved by the House of Delegates, the strike authorization vote will take place the first week of January 2021 and will authorize the MNA Board of Directors to call a state-wide strike if conditions, staffing, and public health are not adequately addressed.”