Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Way to go, PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Cindi Swanson <cbswanson@...> Subject: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:38 PM This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She did IPADD proud. Cindi Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW Certified School Social Worker Director Disability and Family Outreach Holy Spirit Catholic Community 2003 Hassert Boulevard Naperville IL 60564 630-922-0081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Way to go, PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Cindi Swanson <cbswanson@...> Subject: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:38 PM This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She did IPADD proud. Cindi Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW Certified School Social Worker Director Disability and Family Outreach Holy Spirit Catholic Community 2003 Hassert Boulevard Naperville IL 60564 630-922-0081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ________________________________ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...> IPADDUnite Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ________________________________ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...> IPADDUnite Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thank you Pam. Shirley From: Sweeney <karens328@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 10:55 PM Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thank you Pam. Shirley From: Sweeney <karens328@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 10:55 PM Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 No need to apologize to me, Pam...I am thrilled that you were there, advocating for what we believe is the right position on this situation. They probably would have had to kick me out had I been there... I am amazed that families feel strongly that unionizing will actually be useful. It illustrates two things to me... First, that they do not understand how the funding of HBSSP works and second that they do not think anyone else is out there advocating for their loved ones and the needs of their family. The Arc and the Family Support Network ARE in the trenches, constantly working to advocate for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. It is hard work and an uphill battle in this state. We are living in a politically corrupt state where deal making is taken to new heights. The lack of funding for our loved ones is unacceptable and the constant threats and cuts are particularly onerous, but unions won't solve these problems. In fact, the very officials who threatened us with doomsday budgets and major cuts in supports and services for our loved ones are the very same who have opened up the door to unionizing PSW's. I find that rather frightening. Your political involvement and investment is your best defense...get to know the candidates for the upcoming primary...educate those who seek political office about our issues, and use your vote as your strongest tool. Just my opinion. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 No need to apologize to me, Pam...I am thrilled that you were there, advocating for what we believe is the right position on this situation. They probably would have had to kick me out had I been there... I am amazed that families feel strongly that unionizing will actually be useful. It illustrates two things to me... First, that they do not understand how the funding of HBSSP works and second that they do not think anyone else is out there advocating for their loved ones and the needs of their family. The Arc and the Family Support Network ARE in the trenches, constantly working to advocate for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. It is hard work and an uphill battle in this state. We are living in a politically corrupt state where deal making is taken to new heights. The lack of funding for our loved ones is unacceptable and the constant threats and cuts are particularly onerous, but unions won't solve these problems. In fact, the very officials who threatened us with doomsday budgets and major cuts in supports and services for our loved ones are the very same who have opened up the door to unionizing PSW's. I find that rather frightening. Your political involvement and investment is your best defense...get to know the candidates for the upcoming primary...educate those who seek political office about our issues, and use your vote as your strongest tool. Just my opinion. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Great job Pam. You presented in a very professional manner ! In a message dated 9/25/2009 5:41:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pam_harris@... writes: Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Great job Pam. You presented in a very professional manner ! In a message dated 9/25/2009 5:41:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pam_harris@... writes: Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks for a job well done. Wish I had been there. Colleen From: annakissel@... <annakissel@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 2:01 PM Great job Pam. You presented in a very professional manner ! In a message dated 9/25/2009 5:41:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pam_harriscomcast (DOT) net writes: Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks for a job well done. Wish I had been there. Colleen From: annakissel@... <annakissel@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 2:01 PM Great job Pam. You presented in a very professional manner ! In a message dated 9/25/2009 5:41:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pam_harriscomcast (DOT) net writes: Thanks for the kind words and support. It was very difficult today to sit there and listen to the union's scripted rhetoric. I watched as the people listened carefully to what the union organizers were saying, trying to glean answers to their questions. I struggled with the forum and my position as being an invited member of the panel with being a personal support worker for my son, Josh. I regretted that the facilitator needed to reprimand me more than once. Sorry, Ellen. : ) I did my best and I can only hope that some of what I said will be considered as folks vote. Pam Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 What is the DuPage Workgroup? I live in Elmhurst and I am so uninformed about what is out there and have not been able to find a support group near that I could go to. My son is 28 with DS and I would love to be a part of a group near me. Shirley From: Cindi Swanson <cbswanson@...> Subject: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 8:38 PM This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She did IPADD proud. Cindi Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW Certified School Social Worker Director Disability and Family Outreach Holy Spirit Catholic Community 2003 Hassert Boulevard Naperville IL 60564 630-922-0081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 What is the DuPage Workgroup? I live in Elmhurst and I am so uninformed about what is out there and have not been able to find a support group near that I could go to. My son is 28 with DS and I would love to be a part of a group near me. Shirley From: Cindi Swanson <cbswanson@...> Subject: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 8:38 PM This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She did IPADD proud. Cindi Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW Certified School Social Worker Director Disability and Family Outreach Holy Spirit Catholic Community 2003 Hassert Boulevard Naperville IL 60564 630-922-0081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 and all... To be helpful, and simply provide some information... The National Labor Relations Act provides [unfair labor practices by labor organization] It shall be an unfair labor practice for a labor organization or its agents-- (1) to restrain or coerce (A) employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 7 [section 157 of this title]: Coerce. Hmmmm....some might say, coerce, is the actual promise the union reps are alleged to have made when visiting folks homes like assures of pay hikes, vacation pay, healthcare, pensions, et al. Does this help explain your percieved look of terror on the union reps faces yesterday? FYI - The charges we have filed with NLRB do not allege this charge as Pam Stiefel is a participant, not an employee. If you are an employee and have a question about a workplace problem such as being coerced, call NLRB Information Officer at 312-353-7570. Please do not call me as I am not an attorney. Humbly grateful to be your companion on the journey... Gordon P. Stiefel Phone: 708 246 5151 Fax: 708 246 9144 " All great change in America begins at the dinner table " , Reagan. " Now more than ever, in a world all too often deprived of light and the courage of noble ideals, it is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel (cf. Rom 1: 16). Rather, it is time to preach it from the rooftops (cf. Mt 10: 27)! " National Meeting of Young Catholics of Switzerland (2004), Address of II .. From: Sweeney <karens328@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:55 PM Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 and all... To be helpful, and simply provide some information... The National Labor Relations Act provides [unfair labor practices by labor organization] It shall be an unfair labor practice for a labor organization or its agents-- (1) to restrain or coerce (A) employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in section 7 [section 157 of this title]: Coerce. Hmmmm....some might say, coerce, is the actual promise the union reps are alleged to have made when visiting folks homes like assures of pay hikes, vacation pay, healthcare, pensions, et al. Does this help explain your percieved look of terror on the union reps faces yesterday? FYI - The charges we have filed with NLRB do not allege this charge as Pam Stiefel is a participant, not an employee. If you are an employee and have a question about a workplace problem such as being coerced, call NLRB Information Officer at 312-353-7570. Please do not call me as I am not an attorney. Humbly grateful to be your companion on the journey... Gordon P. Stiefel Phone: 708 246 5151 Fax: 708 246 9144 " All great change in America begins at the dinner table " , Reagan. " Now more than ever, in a world all too often deprived of light and the courage of noble ideals, it is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel (cf. Rom 1: 16). Rather, it is time to preach it from the rooftops (cf. Mt 10: 27)! " National Meeting of Young Catholics of Switzerland (2004), Address of II .. From: Sweeney <karens328@...> Subject: Re: Re: Pam IPADDUnite Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:55 PM Hello all, I thought Pam's presentation was excellent. I am doing my best to remain neutral. It is clear though, that the whole issue was badly introduced to families by the State and it is still unclear to me how the union is representing the individuals receiving services and not just the PSW's. I didn't feel this question was adequately answered. I also don't understand how AFSCME can represent both Howe employees and PSW's effectively. If I had to vote, I would feel woefully underprepared to make an intelligent decision. I thanked the union representatives as well as Pam. The reps who came today seemed upset with the hard sell that people have experienced with the folks that have to come to their homes. Pam did a fabulous job, in my opinion, of representing other family members who are PSW's. Thank you again, Pam. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 5:44:39 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pam I am not surprised that Pam did a great job! She has been an invaluable researcher and asset to IPADDU and she really knows the union issues quite well... I commend her for efforts and I commend the DuPage Workgroup for presenting all three positions in their forum. Sorry I couldn't be there. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskbsbcglobal (DOT) net Re: Pam Pam presented what need to be presented. The Truth gives one courage. I wish the rest of the state could have heard what was laid out. RA > > This morning the DuPage Workgroup in an effort to learn more about the > union and PSWs hosted both unions vying for our interest. Pam > represented the 'no-union' vote on this issue. Pam started her talk by > explaining she is not a professional speaker and she admitted to being > nervous. And then she spent the next ten minutes being a professional > speaker. Pamdid a great job detailing, outlining the steps that had been > taken to this pont and some of the concerns parents/psws have. She did a > great job, and NO ONE would have guessed she is not a public speaker. She > did IPADD proud. Cindi > Cindi Birse Swanson, MSW > Certified School Social Worker > Director Disability and Family Outreach > Holy Spirit Catholic Community > 2003 Hassert Boulevard > Naperville IL 60564 > 630-922-0081 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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