By Phil on April 15, 2008
Day 56 – So today we finally found out who Mr. Scab is. I thank you Martin for finally stepping up and unveiling yourself. Just so everyone else knows who I am talking about… ( Martin ‘aka’ Mr. Scab! ) In other news, it seems that the security force the nursing home [...]
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By Phil on April 14, 2008
Day 55 – The poster on the back of the RV says it all, everyday the number changes and the strike continues on. It appears that there may have been another resident pass away today. There was 3 ambulances a fire chief and police all outside for well over an hour. Why is [...]
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By Phil on April 14, 2008
Please see the letter that 16 NYS Bronx Legislators have signed and sent to the commissioner of the NYS Department of Health. You can view the letter NYS BX Legislator to DOH Letter here. (PDF – Adobe Acrobat required)
Posted in Communications, Strike 2008
By Phil on April 13, 2008
Day 53 & 54 – This post is a weekend wrap up. There is not much to report on this weekend, it was a very quiet weekend on the strike line. There was still a strong showing of solidarity by the union and the picket line was still manned 24 hours a day, but it [...]
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By Phil on April 11, 2008
Day 52 – The day started out with Detective Rodriguez the Community Affairs Officer instituting the Captains order of No Parking on the street in the “Strike Zone”. Detective Rodriguez, himself was put to work to arrange the metal barricades so that it is clear that there is no parking on the street, [...]
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By Phil on April 11, 2008
This letter was received by F.I.P.N.A. in response to a FOIL request we sent to the NYS Department of Helath. NYS DOH Foil Request – Received 04/11/08 (PDF – Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
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By Phil on April 11, 2008
This letter was sent to the 1199 Union and to the Kingsbridge Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center from the New York State Employment Relations Board to resolve the ongoing labor dispute. NYS Employment Relations Board Letter (PDF – Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
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By Phil on April 10, 2008
Day 51 – The weather decided to play nice today, the temperature hit 73 degrees and the sun was shining. There was a large showing from the members who were chanting “Up Up Up with the Union!” The striking members took full advantage of the nice weather and were jumping rope. [...]
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By Phil on April 9, 2008
Day 50 – The big 50! Usually the big 50 is a happy occasion that is celebrated with a party, but of course this is not a celebratory milestone. This strike has lingered on for 50 days and it doesn’t look like it is ending anytime soon. I cannot believe that Helen is not even [...]
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By Phil on April 9, 2008
We have published our bi-weekly newsletter and are delivering it to the local neighborhood tomorrow and Friday. Please check your mailbox for the newsletter. You may download an electronic version here: Newsletter Alert 4/11/08 (PDF)
Posted in Alerts, Strike 2008
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