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MichMan

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4. I know the UAW pays the cost of Cobra for any striking employees for the duration of the strike.

Reply to SeanHG (Reply #3)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:13 PM

Oct 1

Surprised to hear that the IAM doesn't. Isn't that the purpose of having a strike fund ?

Regarding critical thinking, the $34 million golden parachute you referenced would be enough to give each striking employee $20 per week.

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As Boeing cuts health care, WA offers options for striking workers [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 1 OP

Your health is controlled by corp America-who in the hell died and put your employer in charge of Stargazer99 Oct 1 #1

It would be nice if the IAM paid their premiums MichMan Oct 1 #2

It'd be nicer SeanHG Oct 1 #3

I know the UAW pays the cost of Cobra for any striking employees for the duration of the strike. MichMan Oct 1 #4