tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post114977937641650347..comments2023-11-02T08:39:44.093-07:00Comments on Up Popped a Fox: Ethics 101Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11241303252794599873noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post-1149788301578576742006-06-08T10:38:00.000-07:002006-06-08T10:38:00.000-07:00i am having a beer at mcguerks to think about it. ...i am having a beer at mcguerks to think about it. but while i am doing that, you might want to look at some of the sliding scale medical clinics in the twin cities. they offer discounted meds- sometimes have free samples, and discounted labs. the uptown community clinic on hennepin is staffed by volunteer docs in the evening and abbott residents during the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post-1149786132070313512006-06-08T10:02:00.000-07:002006-06-08T10:02:00.000-07:00oh, and eat lots of chocolate.oh, and eat lots of chocolate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post-1149785978249431882006-06-08T09:59:00.000-07:002006-06-08T09:59:00.000-07:00It seems that there are 2 main problems: the imme...It seems that there are 2 main problems: the immediate one, which is the fact that said worker cannot afford her medication and 2) the health care system, which leaves many people uninsured or underinsured. I think emptyman has some good ideas about the latter, and there are folks working on those issues here in the Twin Cities that you could hook up with (pick their brains, etc). <BR/>It strikes me that many private schools and daycare centers, especially Montessori ones, are pretty creative and successful when it comes to fund-raising. It might be interesting to meet with management and staff and interested parents to talk about potential events that the community could organize for the daycare that is specific to healthcare need of employees. Could we plan an annual event, with the focus being covering the remaining healthcare costs of the teachers/caregivers? Often events center around a specific project, ie. new playground equipment, new computers. Maybe we can have one for new healthcare coverage! I can see Kristin up on the dunking tank! I can see Vikki preparing caipirinhas!<BR/>I'll help with clean-up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post-1149783968249206802006-06-08T09:26:00.000-07:002006-06-08T09:26:00.000-07:00(i) start a grassroots political action committee ...(i) start a grassroots political action committee which sweeps into office politicians who will address real problems, like access to healthcare for all Americans, instead of fake problems, like same-sex marriage.<BR/><BR/>(j) form a co-employer cooperative, collectivizing the risk pool of daycare workers across the state, and with the increased buying power and expanded risk pool, get cheaper healthcare insurance and other benefits for all daycare workers. (And cheaper worker's compensation insurance for the daycare operators.)Emptymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03766435186634560211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21828049.post-1149780026342417292006-06-08T08:20:00.000-07:002006-06-08T08:20:00.000-07:00I gotta tell ya, that i have all the great ideas ...I gotta tell ya, that i have all the great ideas in the world, but would i really be able to implement them? probably not. sort of like "the lemon scone caper". <BR/><BR/>you could, with older worker's permsission, post a big note that says, "Jane older worker needs your help! Jane is on blood pressure medication, essential to her health. She cannot afford the medication and has since discontinued using it. Can everyone chip in $5 per month to get her prescription filled?"<BR/><BR/><BR/>They could hardly kick you out for that. I don't see why they could fire the worker, but i am probably being naive (if i could only spell it). And it would be embarrassing for the management. which is probably why they would lash out by firing the woman. <BR/><BR/>I think we need a legal opinion.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599323156818972787noreply@blogger.com