MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bargaining'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008141&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FLSGA8jccVgg%2F By Tim LynchThe Casey Anthony case is all over the news this week.  I did not follow the case closely, but Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz has a good article about the case and the criminal law in today’s Wall Street Journal.  One thing I do know is that this highly-publicized trial will reinforce a commonly held view about criminal justice in America–that juries weigh evidence and decide whether the accused is guilty or not.  As I note in the July issue of Reason magazine, trials are infrequent events in our legal system. Most Americans are under the mistaken impression that when the government accuses someone of a crime, the case typically  proceeds to trial, where a jury of laypeople hears arguments from the prosecution and the defense, then deliberates over the... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008141 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:20:18 +0100 5008141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934115&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FwTtef84LYHg%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonRuling just a week after hearing oral arguments in the case, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned a lower-court ruling that had struck down the law. Though other challenges are foreseen, the law reining-in collective bargaining powers for public school employees and other state workers is now likely to go into effect — at least for the time being. Collective bargaining was always a bad idea for workers employed by a state-run monopoly, because it lacks the checks and balances of the private sector. When UPS went on strike, customers could — and did in great numbers — shift their business to FedEx, DHL and others. But taxpayers must keep paying for the public schools despite their rising costs and collapsing productivity. Still, it is unlikely tha... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934115 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:43:31 +0100 4934115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734058&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FOTvW8AKCpvs%2F By George Scoville “Collective bargaining gives unions the exclusive right to speak for covered workers, many of whom may disagree with the views of the monopoly union.” “Which two have done more to improve your life — Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs, or Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi?” “A temporarily frozen debt limit could instead signal U.S. lawmakers’ resolve to get our fiscal house in order. It may even reassure investors about long-term U.S. economic prospects.” “What makes Americans exceptional is our ornery resistance to being bossed around.” Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) spoke recently at a Cato forum on fiscal policy about the CAP Act–here’s an excerpt of his remarks: Wednesday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty -... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734058 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:16:36 +0100 4734058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570524&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FYk4wY15ki0Y%2F By Michael F. CannonI present you Robert Laszewski's magnificent take on ObamaCare and Wisconsin, Democrats and Republicans. ‘So How Are Democrats and Republicans Different?’ is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570524 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:04:22 +0100 4570524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536053&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fx-M3sGeT-Ng%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonLawmakers in Wisconsin and elsewhere are seeking to eliminate collective bargaining rights for public school employees as a means of controlling runaway spending (it has tripled in real terms since 1970, despite stagnation or decline in student achievement at the end of high school--see the last chart in this post). But even if collective bargaining is forbidden to state school employees, the savings will likely be negligible. Surprising as it may seem, that conclusion follows directly from the research on school employee unions, which I reviewed last year for the Cato Journal. Differences in spending between school districts with and without collective bargaining are modest to non-existent. Does this mean that the unions are impotent and that their members have been wa... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536053 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:59:32 +0100 4536053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498272&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXv_roFu59iU%2F By David BoazAs Scott Walker in Wisconsin and other governors try to rein in the soaring costs of government employee pay and pensions, the Cato study "Vallejo Con Dios: Why Public Sector Unionism Is a Bad Deal for Taxpayers and Representative Government" takes on new relevance. Here's the executive summary: High rates of unionization in the public sector have led to very high labor costs in the form of generous collective bargaining contracts. Now state and local governments are under increasing financial pressure, as a worsening national economy has led to decreased revenues for states and municipalities—many of which remain locked into the generous contracts negotiated in more flush times. Thus, as businesses retrench, governments find themselves in a financial straitjacket. In addit... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498272 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:51:36 +0100 4498272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942774&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F9fL96ThU808%2F By Tad DeHavenThe finances of the U.S. Postal Service are deeply in the red. The agency faces a permanently reduced demand for its services and its labor accounts for almost 80 percent of its costs. Thus it is not a good time for postal employees to get an increase in wages and benefits, right? According to one postal union, the USPS’s deteriorating condition isn’t relevant. The American Postal Workers Union, which represents more than 200,000 employees, has recently entered collective bargaining negotiations for a new contract. In an interview with Government Executive, APWU President William Burrus calls a pay increase for his members an “entitlement”: “More — more control over activities at work, more money, better benefits — we want more,” said Burrus. “We wil... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942774 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:47:00 +0100 3942774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560211&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FbccTU_FX_rM%2F By Tim LynchA Georgia jury has acquitted Tonya Craft of 22 criminal charges relating to child abuse and child molestation. A remarkable outcome given the awful rulings of the judge during the trial.  Previous coverage here and here.    When so many charges are leveled, the pressure to enter into a plea bargain intensifies–even if the accused is innocent.  The defense attorney will say something like, “Look, some kids are going to say you did something awful.  That’s going to happen.  We might persuade the jury to acquit on most of the charges, but there’s still a chance they will convict you on a few counts.  That could mean several years in jail.  Might be better to plead guilty to one charge, serve six months, and then get on with your life.”   ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560211 Thu, 13 May 2010 12:40:02 +0100 3560211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482882&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FWXg7JW-CY10%2F By Tad DeHavenComments from members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee at a recent hearing on the U.S. Postal Service’s woes indicate they don’t appreciate the USPS’s union problem. Postmaster General John Potter went before the committee to make his case for restructuring the postal operation, including greater labor flexibility. From GovExec.com: “You have to find people meaningful work, or no matter how compassionate you are, you’re not doing them any favors,” said Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, criticizing holding rooms where underemployed postal workers wait until there are tasks for them to perform. “How many billions of dollars would have been saved if you&#8217... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482882 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:35:37 +0100 3482882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119066&cid=t_129053_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpatterns-of-denial-behaviour%2F Denial has many faces Denial by alcoholics and addicts often follow distinct patterns and they can move from one to another when one is perceived to be losing its effectiveness. The following forms of denial are evident in most alcoholics and addicts at some time. Refusing to face facts, to acknowledge negative consequences of using or drinking. Rejecting clear evidence of tolerance to alcohol Minimizing the facts: Minimizing negative consequences, tolerance, and so forth. Avoiding: Sleeping a lot, becoming socially isolated or becoming compulsive (addictive) in some other way, such as a hobby, work or eating. Exaggeration of others drinking in an effort to normalize one’s own use. Blaming someone/something else for alcohol use (a bad marriage, family conflicts, feeling depre... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119066 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:37:08 +0100 3119066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970349&cid=t_129053_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FA2UnRdEpngM%2F All I am suggesting is that people who have been diagnosed with Gluten-Related health problems can possibly help themselves (and those around them) if they grieve their losses in a healthy way. (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970349 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:25 +0100 2970349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510285&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F6HVyQZl27Os%2F For years we’ve been told that charter schools are the future of public schooling. The reverse is true. The pattern in publicly funded education, both domestically and internationally, has always been one of increasing regulation over time, and of the triumph of producer interests over the interests of parents and children. Public schools in the late 1800s had considerably more autonomy than do most modern charter schools. Over time, public schools have come under the sway of centralized bureaucracies dominated by employee unions. That same pattern is playing out in the charter school sector. As the Associated Press reports today, the American Federation of Teachers has just signed several more collective bargaining agreements for charter school teachers in New York City and Chicago.... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510285 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:23:53 +0100 2510285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194922&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6159 Sukdershan sent this in: You know, this video reminds me a lot of some Malaysian patients, particularly from a northern state, who will always ask for “discounts”. The hilarious bit is at the end of the video. Surprise! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Negotiating with a dentist (VIDEO) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194922 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2194922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=711667&cid=t_129053_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F03%2Fmarvel-comics-writer-on-captain-america-cancer%2F Filed under: Books, Daily newsWriter Jeph Lobe has been working through the stages of grief in the most recent issues of Marvel Comics. You see, Captain America has been gunned down. And his buddies -- Wolverine, the Avengers, Iron Man, and Spider-Man -- are battling with denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. The whole story will be revealed when the latest issue, Fallen Son, hits newsstands July 5th, the day after Independence Day. Loeb, also an executive producer for NBC's Heroes, chose his storyline to represent current politics. "Part of it grew out of the fact that we are a country that's at war, we are being perceived differently in the world," he says. "He wears the flag and he is assassinated -- it's impossible not to have it at least be a metaphor for the complications of pre... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=711667 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 711667