tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post7683145656217877323..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: ARBITRATOR SCHEINMAN ATTEMPTS TO IMPOSE MULGREWCARE (Medicare Advantage) ON CITY RETIREESJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-89149791972590791502022-12-18T18:44:28.775-05:002022-12-18T18:44:28.775-05:00James; it's The Moose.
First of all, this be...James; it's The Moose. <br /><br />First of all, this being the hold up for our Contract Negotiations is painful for current active members. For retired members, this is disgusting and I wish you all keep your Healthcare. We all go into city jobs for the outstanding benefits. Those benefits are even nicer when you are retired. <br /><br />On a side note, James is an amazing advocate and person. I emailed him regarding an issue and he was quick to come with information. I will be using that information, have contacted my District Rep, and will be going after these clowns that hold an Administration position.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwaanza, whatever you celebrate lol. Fan of the Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969982524006687322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-26520822432249054712022-12-17T23:35:35.452-05:002022-12-17T23:35:35.452-05:00I didn't credit myself, Frank. I noted that yo...I didn't credit myself, Frank. I noted that your post came to me. I hope the followup sets the record straight.James Eternohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578647381229034792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-55396256917064136712022-12-17T23:11:16.813-05:002022-12-17T23:11:16.813-05:00That last post was from me - Frank Faconti - but m...That last post was from me - Frank Faconti - but my Google account; is under thd name Kongress my musical group, which I had logged into. I used to teach The History of Rock & Roll, retired, but I am still a sub. Here is a link to a feature about me teaching that program. I was one of 11 Pilot Teachers from acrossn the country chosen to u/se Little Steven (Van Zandt's) curriculum @ teachrock.org where there is a feature about me @ https://teachrock.org/teacher-spotlight-frank-faconti-from-brooklyn-new-york/ I have NO idea who James Eterno is or why he is credited with what I wrote to Mr. Scheinman - I also sent Scheinman a Tweet on his Twitter account! Kindly correct this post. Thanks...FF<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124477271465269085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-85627259021686054522022-12-16T20:18:22.793-05:002022-12-16T20:18:22.793-05:00I know I am preaching to the choir here, but the f...I know I am preaching to the choir here, but the fact that our own union is selling out our healthcare is just horrendous. The entire way this has been handled since the 2018 agreement in which we did not even get to see the healthcare attachment before any vote is a prime example of the shady back door dealings that Mulgrew and the MLC have been engaging in for quite some time. Mulgrew’s latest email would be laughable if it wasn’t such a bullying attempt by a desperate, failing, union leader. Threatening your own members is a heinous thing to do! I am not sure when, or even if, UFT members will finally say enough is enough because, unfortunately, too many either believe the lies or are just so apathetic at this point that they feel nothing can be done. The healthcare for both retirees and in-service workers must be protected and if Mr. Mulgrew is not up to the task he should step down and let new leadership take the reins.Shahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169600175581284999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83893444672960648892022-12-16T12:32:49.127-05:002022-12-16T12:32:49.127-05:00Disgusting. UFT is a sham. Why more people aren...Disgusting. UFT is a sham. Why more people aren't concerned? They are too busy dressing up and trying to win swag... BxThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678065340366752725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-25631471996984135672022-12-16T10:40:24.152-05:002022-12-16T10:40:24.152-05:00Why aren't people commenting on here concernin...Why aren't people commenting on here concerning this? Is this OK with everyone? Is everyone acquiescing their healthcare and their future healthcare by remaining silent? Some of the drones working for the UFT may be noticing the absence of comments and may feel that there’s nothing to be concerned about, as no one is voicing an opinion. They’ll claim that it’s only the retirees who are making a fuss and calling in, and that no that no one else cares. Make a google account and write something. Bronx ATRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787717237141454628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-89497083315018962222022-12-16T00:16:22.116-05:002022-12-16T00:16:22.116-05:00It really is shameful that this is what it’s come ...It really is shameful that this is what it’s come to, right at Christmas. Teachers who have worked hard their whole lives shouldn’t have to worry that the UFT, of all entities, is working against them. Has Mulgrew forgotten his role completely? Isn’t he worried or concerned about how this looks to the average teacher and retiree? Worse, how can he look himself in the mirror? Where is his honor? He swore an oath. It was bad when we were being hammered by Bloomberg and he stayed silent and let a shit storm fall on all of us, but this is much worse because he is openly working against all of us. And the cherry on the cake is he doesn’t give a damn! Everything touched by the UFT is so rigged that he believes, perhaps rightfully so, that he has his office for life if he so chooses. And why would he leave with a double salary and double healthcare benefits? Perhaps he should sign away one of those healthcare packages and sign another oath to sign up for Medicare Advantage when he reaches 65. With the kind of money he’s making he really shouldn’t get any healthcare benefits and with the kind of job he’s doing he really shouldn’t be Uft president. I do believe it is time for us to start protesting. It’s bitterly ironic that people will have to protest their own union. Especially the many who saw the pragmatism in joining Unity and have been crying to the heavens after each outrage that, ‘we are union and the union is us’, lol. It’s a long time coming. Thank you Marianne for all your hard work and thank you James for bringing all of this to our attention.Bronx ATRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787717237141454628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-79040683789458026852022-12-15T20:46:12.145-05:002022-12-15T20:46:12.145-05:00Absolutely. We paid into Medicare for over 40 year...Absolutely. We paid into Medicare for over 40 years and now we are being forced into a subpar medicaid that's right--its medicaid. Bulls^itwaitingforsupporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390407586885648546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46712848328078179512022-12-15T17:59:39.577-05:002022-12-15T17:59:39.577-05:00Time for a wildcat strike by all unions. This enti...Time for a wildcat strike by all unions. This entire shitstorm was caused by ONE MAN! His name is Mike Mulgrew. John Q. Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502683518954875176noreply@blogger.com