It is frustrating to me that the unions and rank and file have not been part of the greater healthcare for all movement. PNHP (Physicians for National Healthcare Plan) have been slogging along for decades. The companies too would profit by not having to pay healthcare. You wouldn't have to fear losing your healthcare if you lost your job. I lobbied in D.C. in 2009 and, yes, got scoffed at by my Senators for advocating for Single Payer. Perhaps the idea of Mutual Aid societies like in the 19th century should be looked at. This rally for support of healthcare for below the line crew is commendable and somewhat like mutual aid but with a bit of Go Fund Me. At least strike speakers should point out the stupidity of the US system which is unlike any other industrial nation. Imagine if we were negotiating for better pay and better working conditions without the scary fear of losing. insurance.
It is frustrating to me that the unions and rank and file have not been part of the greater healthcare for all movement. PNHP (Physicians for National Healthcare Plan) have been slogging along for decades. The companies too would profit by not having to pay healthcare. You wouldn't have to fear losing your healthcare if you lost your job. I lobbied in D.C. in 2009 and, yes, got scoffed at by my Senators for advocating for Single Payer. Perhaps the idea of Mutual Aid societies like in the 19th century should be looked at. This rally for support of healthcare for below the line crew is commendable and somewhat like mutual aid but with a bit of Go Fund Me. At least strike speakers should point out the stupidity of the US system which is unlike any other industrial nation. Imagine if we were negotiating for better pay and better working conditions without the scary fear of losing. insurance.