[Histonet] low salary & unions
Ford Royer
froyer <@t> bitstream.net
Fri May 13 10:57:25 CDT 2005
Do be careful of what you wish for... or if not careful, at least
extremely knowledgeable. Always remember that ANY contract that you
enter into is a two-way street. Many workers (laboratory or otherwise)
do not always understand this. If you become unionized, the union will
sit down with management and negotiate the terms of the contract (you
personally, are not invited to these sessions). If they have sold
themselves to the workers that they will see that they get you higher
wages, just remember that if management concedes to that demand, they
are going to want something from the union in return . It is a give and
take process. You may end up with a slightly higher hourly wage, but
lose your leisurely two-a-day coffee breaks and/or your dental
benefits. For certain, you would/could lose the "open door" policy with
management that you now enjoy and are accustom to.
I am not anti-union by any stretch of the imagination. Do not get me wrong.
Just... 'Caveat Emptor'
~ Ford
Ford M. Royer, B.Sc. M.T.(ASCP)
Midwest Science & Biocenter
Minneapolis, MN
Dawson, Glen wrote:
>Dave,
>
>My lab has unionized histotechs and I'd say we are in the lower half of
>salary ranges for our area. As far as the union here goes, it seems they
>are good at collecting dues and at keeping garbage employees employed. Not
>only do unions allow bad employees to keep their jobs, they make it
>difficult to reward exceptional employees for going above and beyond the
>call of duty (since all employees are given union negotiated
>raises/benefits/etc..).
>
>This might be a grass is always greener thing so don't be so sure that a
>union will help the histotech's position, that is not always the case.
>
>My Opinion,
>
>Glen Dawson BS, HT & QIHC (ASCP)
>IHC Manager
>Milwaukee, WI
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Johnson [mailto:djohnson14 <@t> hotmail.com]
>Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:17 PM
>To: Adesupod <@t> aol.com
>Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>Subject: RE: [Histonet] LOOKING FOR NEW JOB
>
>
>Depending on what you want to make, you could get a job anywhere. It seems
>everyone is hiring
>Unfortunately, it doesnt seem that salarys are rising despite the lack of
>histotechs.
>
>Sad and scary situation if you ask me. I am not much for unions but now i
>see why they are valuable.
>
>Just my opinion.
>
>
>
>>From: Adesupod <@t> aol.com
>>To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>>CC: Adesupod <@t> aol.com
>>Subject: [Histonet] LOOKING FOR NEW JOB
>>Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 20:06:18 EDT
>>
>>
>> Netters,
>> I am looking for a new job opportunity. My pathologist passed
>>away few months ago, and the hospital management have now decided to close
>>down
>>the pathology dept.
>> My name is Adesupo Adesuyi. I have BS in Medical Technology and I am
>>HT(ASCP) and HTL(ASCP)certified histotech. I have about 15-years experience
>>
>>
>
>
>
>>as an
>>histotech.
>> I presently work in Texas, but I am willing to relocate.
>> My contact infos are;
>>
>> House #: 830-768-0859
>>
>> Cell #: 830-422-9038
>>
>> E/Mail: adesupod <@t> aol.com
>>
>> Adesupo Adesuyi
>> Pathology Dept,
>> Val Verde Reg.Med.Center,
>> Del Rio, Tx 78840.
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