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6. Leaking to WAPO probably negotiating ploy

Reply to SouthernProgressive (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2019, 10:24 AM

Jul 2019

Rather interesting how this is being framed by the union and by political opponents. As I understand it, the problem arises from the number of hours worked, not from the nominal rate per hour. They claim the salary should be divided by 60, not 40 hours per week.

I have to wonder how other campaigns do when compared using this type argument. Are any campaigns still using unpaid "interns" or volunteers in similar positions as has been common in the past?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I think there are two pretty big takeaways from the recent WP article about Sanders campaign. [View all] SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 OP

So Much For All THe Hoopla Me. Jul 2019 #1

Bernie's is the first campaign to allow, and encourage, the unionization of its staff. HerbChestnut Jul 2019 #4

It's Pointless To Encourage Having A Union Me. Jul 2019 #7

They're currently paid at standard campaign rates. HerbChestnut Jul 2019 #9

Nice Try Me. Jul 2019 #13

They're working on it, just give it time. HerbChestnut Jul 2019 #14

No Offense But I Have REal Doubts About That Me. Jul 2019 #15

I happen to agree with that onetexan Jul 2019 #30

Here. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #26

It Isn't About What Other Campaigns Do Me. Jul 2019 #28

On Point Me. Jul 2019 #34

I don't think you know how unions work. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2019 #25

I Certainly Do Having Lived In A Union Family Me. Jul 2019 #27

It's pointless to encourage unionization if you don't anticipate that workers may want... thesquanderer Jul 2019 #38

"Bernie's is the first campaign to allow, and encourage, the unionization of its staff." SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #8

Sorry, PRESIDENTIAL campaign. HerbChestnut Jul 2019 #10

Let us remember why. Sanders campaign was rife with sexual harassment and abuse. silentEcho Jul 2019 #16

And unequal pay. MrsCoffee Jul 2019 #33

"Now we know"... yes, exactly! NurseJackie Jul 2019 #42

... Me. Jul 2019 #46

I sure hope Sanders doesn't use the mcar Jul 2019 #2

BS said he was "a little busy" the Cha Jul 2019 #5

The old adage is true Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #3

Thank you. NurseJackie Jul 2019 #43

Leaking to WAPO probably negotiating ploy unc70 Jul 2019 #6

We are not even close to knowing the scope of the negotiation issues. SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #11

"Can Bernie lead by example?" 7/30 debaters start your engines. oasis Jul 2019 #12

sanders is unhappy Gothmog Jul 2019 #17

He isn't doing well. SouthernProgressive Jul 2019 #19

LOL, true! W_HAMILTON Jul 2019 #21

This is very a very grumpy quote Gothmog Jul 2019 #22

Ha! Well said! NurseJackie Jul 2019 #44

Heaven Knows He Doesn't Mind Using The Media To Get What He Want Me. Jul 2019 #29

This deflection makes him no different from the Idiot onetexan Jul 2019 #31

K&R Tarheel_Dem Jul 2019 #18

Very good points...K&R Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #20

A lot of cats coming out of a lot of bags. betsuni Jul 2019 #23

hahaha JI7 Jul 2019 #24

From my twitter feed Gothmog Jul 2019 #32

Faiz Shakir wants to negotiate with the union Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #35

Yeah for Beto Gothmog Jul 2019 #36

sanders is not paying $15 per hour Gothmog Jul 2019 #37

Wow. Those are important details and dollar amounts that make things clearer, and... NurseJackie Jul 2019 #45

sanders is frustrated Gothmog Jul 2019 #39

So bizarre that Sanders' union is apparently helpless to Hortensis Jul 2019 #40

Sanders is cutting hours Gothmog Jul 2019 #41