Union Contacts

Employees can contact about possibly starting up a union where they work in the Health Insurance Industry?

Employees in the health insurance industry working for private-sector companies can contact the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) for free, confidential guidance, or reach out directly to an established labor union or the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). *

Please see the many hyperlinks to websites and YouTube videos, which provide an abundance of helpful information on how to get a Union started in your workplace.

Even health insurance corporations can be unionized, although they would have you to believe not. A union is way overdue and much needed in the Health Insurance industry, particularly ones that administrate Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, in behalf of the Federal Government & CMS, using Tax Payer’s hard earned dollars.

Who to Contact

Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC): Provides free, confidential advice and connects workers with experienced organizers to build a campaign.
Existing Labor Unions: You can reach out to established unions that represent office, professional, or service workers (such as OPEIU - Office and Professional Employees International Union, or local service-sector and healthcare unions) to ask about affiliation.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): The federal agency that oversees private-sector union elections, protects organizing rights under the National Labor Relations Act, and processes election petitions.

Key Steps to Start the Process

Talk to Coworkers: Discreetly build support among trusted colleagues to see if a majority share common concerns.
Form an Organizing Committee: Gather a small, representative group of coworkers from different departments to lead the effort.
Collect Authorization Cards: Have coworkers sign union-authorization cards or a petition. If at least 30% to 50%+. sign, you can request an election or voluntary recognition.
File for Recognition or an Election: Ask your employer for voluntary recognition based on a majority card sign-up, or file a petition for a secret-ballot election with the NLRB.

Hyperlink for National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/the-law/employees/your-right-to-form-a-union

AFL-CIO Form a Union Hub
https://aflcio.org/what-unions-do

You want to unionize your workplace, start by contacting the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC).
https://workerorganizing.org/support/

EWOC will follow up within 48 hours to connect you with resources and an organizer who can provide free, confidential advice.

How do I start organizing a union? [1 minute video, EWOC]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8fQc3yR1I&pp=0gcJCY8Co7VqN5tD&ra=m

How to Start A Union: Step By Step [12 minute video, More Perfect Union]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tok00IDVTz4&ra=m

How to Start a Union at Work [short article, EWOC]
https://workerorganizing.org/how-to-start-a-union-at-work/

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@rk Well, bully for you, because I don’t think the majority of others here share the same experience with their leaders as you.

@rh I have always had great leaders and treat my people the same. Cigna had been an amazing experience.

@rb Leaders will never take care of their employees unless forced to, which is precisely why a inion is definitely needed.

@ek unions are not a good model. The leaders will take care of you and mage the operation at a much higher level.

@dx That is the challenge unless someone is willing to “out” themselves to be a contact person. Personally, I think it is better if each person simply separately apply for a union, using the contact information and instructions in the post. The more people the better!

I am pro-union and think more American workers should be communicating and organizing. My question is how? I WFH at Cigna. How do we connect with other disaffected employees discreetly?

@br So very happy you like the idea. I know UPS office workers love their union and UPS has a greater worth than Cigna.

@bm

This is so stupid.😂😭😂

@bk
That’s right, a Union. Glad to see you are thrilled with the idea. A half dozen persons are already working on it. But it will probably take months to get underway. We’ll keep you and everyone posted on any progress updates as they occur…or at least to the extent we don’t prematurely share anything that leaders may be able to use to squash progress.

A union 😂😂😂😂😂

@a8 Me thinks some of these middle level leaders have gotten their heads so big with what they think is power that they couldn’t even fit their fat head is any sized baseball cap. Hee hee!

@an Oh, and I also love the part where they said “just want you to go in with eyes wide open.”

It is a bit early for Halloween, is it not?! Lol

@an I know, that gave me a laugh out loud too! LMAO!

@a8 Bullsh*t managers at Cigna are clueless. “Trained to spot union activity” what a joke!!

@a9 Who says I am not doing anything? That is for me to know…before you ask.

@a8 Tell them to BRING IT!!!

@a3 seems silly. You seem passionate about this topic. Do something.

Please be aware that managers are trained to look for union activity and report it up the chain. Wanted you to go in eyes wide open.

@a6 OP is me and I am very ‘R’ party and very capitalist. And war-time military veteran.

But capitalism is not working at these health insurance corporations and government is not doing anything about it so need to fond other avenues.

American citizens jobs must come first!

@a2 Awe, thank you for the well wishes! Really appreciate that. And same to you!

@a1 Attempting to empower the employees with knowledge and options. And to compensate for all the baloney garbage you middle level leaders feed their staff everyday.

Good luck

Soooo, you’re not doing any contacting? Just posting a bunch of links?

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