Community support for Memorial continues... (part 2)

In a previous blog entry I wrote about community and political leader support for Memorial workers, which includes, oddly enough our very own flip-flopping County Supervisor Shirlee Zane. She puts on a good show at the September 2009 meeting where Zane said she was going to write a "letter to the head of SEIU in Oakland and to Andy Stern in Washington, DC," (skip ahead to 4:14 mark) about the secrecy surrounding the contract ratification. She has yet to write that letter which is quite disappointing, yet completely normal for her. She says all the right the things but is not much for standing behind her promises.

Here's her letter.

4th District Canidate Mike McGuire

I met Mike at the NUHW fundraiser last year and found a pleasant guy who really listened to the plight of SEIU prisoners in general and specifically homecare members. He's now running for 4th District County supervisor. Though this blog entry is a not an endorsement, I thought I'd publicize his effort nonetheless.

Below is the text of his email inviting folks to his meet and greet. I'll be there so maybe you can join me in bending his ear and letting him know healthcare workers deserve better consideration than his predecessor. His stated goals are good but healthcare is conspicuously absent. Let's plant the seeds of knowledge now so he's familiar with our needs if he become supervisor.

It's my birthday so I'll be hoisting a pint or two!

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You're Invited!

Dear Neighbor,

My name is Mike McGuire and I am running for Sonoma County Supervisor.

I am running to represent every resident of Sonoma County, but I want you to know I have a personal relationship with Cloverdale.

My mom lives in town and my grandparents were residents of Clover Springs for more than a decade. In addition, I have already knocked on hundreds of doors throughout the community.

That’s why I hope you will be able to join us at a special event filled with live music, great food and wonderful Sonoma County ales hosted by Cloverdale Councilmember Mary Ann Brigham, Healdsburg Mayor and Cloverdale dentist Jim Wood and Cloverdale attorney Jim DeMartini:

WHAT: Celebrate Cloverdale and Meet-Up with Mike McGuire!

WHEN: Thursday, January 21, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

WHERE: Ruth McGowan's Brewpub, 131 East St., Cloverdale (map)

HOSTED BY: Cloverdale Councilmember Mary Ann Brigham, Healdsburg Mayor and Cloverdale dentist Jim Wood and Cloverdale attorney Jim DeMartini

RSVP: Click here or contact Mike at (707) 838-3279 or Events@MikeForSupervisor.com
Please be sure to let us know how many people are coming!

I’m running for supervisor because I believe a better Sonoma County starts with taking bold steps to improve our economy, restore excellence to our schools, protect our environment and preserve our strong agricultural heritage.

I look forward to listening to what you have to say about the issues that are important to your family. Together, we’ll make Cloverdale’s prosperity a priority!

I hope to see you on the 21st in Cloverdale!

Mike McGuire

Strident opponent to homecare will not seek relection

Yippee yeah! Paul Kelley has "accomplished" his goals and will not seek re-election to the 4th District (North Sonoma County). Looks like this roadblock to homecare advancement has taken himself out of the ring. Whew! 1 down 4 to go. You may remember the Board's unanimous decision to break the law and force us into poverty with lower wages. They were defeated in court, but still, their effort to break us will not soon be forgotten. And then there was the whole we'd-really-like-to-help-but-we-made-our-decision nonsense from last year.We have some tough nuts to crack here, folks.

When dealing with SEIU it's good to know we're not alone

Not a whole lot of explanation needed here folks, just watch and learn about how not only Sonoma county homecare workers but also the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are horrified about SEIU's recent rigged  contract ratification. Normally, labor and management and laborers are opposed but here is a rare example of labor AND management telling the union it's actions and treatment of it's members is reprehensible.

Homecare workers reject SEIU secret contract

After the ratification vote but before the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors (BoS) rubber stamped the fraudulent contract ratification, some UHW propaganda resistant homecare workers plead with the BoS to hold off their approval until a fair ratification was held.

Sadly, the BoS held fast to their assertion that they bargained a great contract. Although they were outraged at the actions of SEIU staff and the bargaining team members, they felt their hands were tied.

Sonoma County homecare workers sound off about about secret contract ratification

Here are the few Sonoma county homecare workers who won't let themselves be blindsided by SEIU's secretive bargaining. You can see what were up against!