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I'm just wondering if anyone else has this problem. The dictator is using a Sony, (dont know what model, but it is only about a year old), which uses a memory stick exactly like the ones used in the Sony cameras. I think he uses a microphone that he plugs into it. There are times when there is so much static I cant understand anything he's saying. Other times, it sounds very very clear. I know it isnt my equipment. It's his. I think this happens when he's moving around. Background noise doesnt bother me, I know it isnt background noise I'm hearing. I can tell the difference. Does anyone else have this problem? And is there some kind of filter that he or I could buy to clean this up. I'm using Express Scribe and tried their noise removal program, to no avail.

What do you watch? It seems like the primetime sitcoms aren't very family friendly. We just canceled our basic cable because they took two more channels away, Discovery and ABC Family, which meant we were paying $20 a month for TBS, PBS, and four free local channels. Nobody watches channels like Home Shopping Network, QVC, or Government Access, so why do they even include them? There's only one show I'll really miss, but it'll be out on DVD eventually. Not that I even watched much TV. The house just feels really quiet without any background noise. Where's that Internet radio site I bookmarked?

How to Start a Union at Work

A union is an organized group of workers who join together to help make decisions about their work, and if you've never considered being in one before, it's time to look into it. Joining or starting a union can give you greater bargaining power for wages and benefits, and create a sense of community at your place of work.

Identify Your Rights

1. Know that federal and state laws both protect your right to form a union.

2. Contact a union organizer to help guide you when planning your union.

3. Keep in mind that your rights extend to organizing interest meetings, wearing union buttons and signing up new members.

4. Know that the majority of workers who are considering unionizing must work in similar capacities and roles in the workplace.

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Step1

Know that you will most likely receive higher wages with a union. Union pay tends to be higher for all occupations.

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Expect better health care and pensions when forming a union. Union workers are also more likely to receive disability and retirement.

Step3

Understand that your state may not have "right to work" provisions. This may help your union become even stronger, with better bargaining power.

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Step1

Know that you should contact local unions for support.

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Check your phone book for local union contacts or contact a union by checking out the Resources below.

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Look into the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which can help you unionize your line of work. Even those whose jobs aren't covered by the NLRB should verify that the unionization of their profession will be considered by the NLRB.

Begin Creating Your Union

Step1

Obtain a Union Authorization Card to start organizing your union. You will need to collect 30 percent of the employee's signatures.

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Submit your Union Authorization Card to the NLRB for review.

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Wait for NLRB to recommend the next step. Once approval of the Union Authorization Card is reached, you can prepare for an election.

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Set the date of the union election.

Step5

Campaign to keep potential union members in the know.

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Obtain union status by getting a 50 percent plus 1 result in your election.

Step7

Know that after approval, NLRB acts as the bargaining unit between the employers and employees.

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If billing by bytes do you divide this by say 65 (standard line), same as for characters? Thanks so much.

He said his religion was celebratting a special day, yom kippur? ramadan? Anyone know? I have never heard of a week day religious holiday when one could not work.

I get tons of junk e-mails, you know, the pass around type. I never read them. I don't have time and I have no reason to read them. I am trying to make a living! My sisters are the worst culprits! How can I get them to quit forwarding all their junk e-mails to me! One sister is always asking me "did you read the one about....." to which I respond, "No, I don't have time to read those things." She just never catches on. I don't want to be rude, but it's getting on my nerves! I know the simple answer would be to just aske them to quit but things are touchy between us and I don't want to antagonize and already less-than-perfect relationship with my sisters.

Does anyone know what speed Internet an MT should have? I have cable (but didn't purchase the fastest) and have run tests on a free site to check it, but I'm not really sure what I am looking for as far as results.

Also, I am the one who posted about routers. I failed to ask before if the router can also affect the speed performance of the computer and, if so, what to look for there.

Hi all. I am new to this board. I have a home based secretarial service and do both medical and legal. I have never worked for a big company, just attorneys and docs as well as sales profesionals with no secretary. I have always charged by the page, but I have a possible new client that wants me to bill her by the line. Is .12 per line reasonable or too little for medical? Are there any other home based self employed individuals who can offer advice on per line charges?

Well, here I go! Gotta vent. We use IM to talk to the QA person and the boss for the small MTSO I work for. Many times the boss will turn "Busy" on, so you can't ask her anything. If she wants to talk to you, she will, but if she does not, she won't. Same goes for the QA. Sometimes I feel so small! I do not bug them unless I really need something, but apparently they feel I am bugging them too much. Days go by that I never IM either one, so its not like every day I bug them! I feel very insignificant when they do this! Am I overly sensitive?

because I've typed he instead of she or his instead of her. It drives me crazy! I always pass with at least a 98%, but I'm always making this mistake and I feel like an dunce every time I see it on paper!

I know how it happens. I'm just not paying attention and I'll just forget its a he or a she or I'll forget what patient I'm on and think I'm still on the "the lady with the pelvic pain..." and type she when really it's a he.

I don't know how to figure this out so...which is better- .085 per line at 55 characters without spaces or .08 per line at 65 characters with spaces?

I really need to know what going rate is...Illinois too...for charging by the report for radiology. I know that some MTs are paid 1.20 per regular and 1.50 for specials, but what is the client charged? An account wants to be charged per report not by the line and I have only charged per line for 10+ years and have no clue what the rates are for this.

In checking with the only person I know getting paid this way for radiology reports, she is paid the above rate, but have not seen any discussion for the charge to the client and don't want to be underbidding....hard enough getting good wages without underbidding for services.

I have been fortunate enough to work at only one place now for 7 years and be happy, BUT things have not been the greatest lately. I am considering taking a position with another company part time, but it would be an IC position.

My question is, are there any special records I have to keep for tax purposes and so forth working as an IC? I know I am responsible for my own taxes, right?

Any advice or info is appreciated. I have never worked as an IC before, so I feel a little green on this topic.

My daughter's Middle School implemented some new safety measures this year. Visitors have to be "buzzed in" and when the kids go from building to building they must use their ID cards to enter the doors.

But one day my daughter forgot her clarinet and my husband took it to her. We are talking about a "country-boy" looking man carrying a small black case. A teacher and her class was exiting the main building and the teacher actually held the door for my husband to enter as they were exiting. She had no idea who he was. Scary.

Anyway, it seems the Amish shooter targeted that school so he could avoid the security measures that have been established in most schools in recent years.

My heart goes out to the families who lost and for those sitting at the bedside of the remaining girls. I hope and pray they will recover.

Hi, wondering if anyone has experience with Embarq for phone/high-speed internet access. They merged/absorbed Sprint a while back, apparently. They are the only provider for a nearby small town and I'm wondering if it's even a good idea to move there...

I just have to vent. This doctor is chewing in my ear and talking at the same time. I can feel my blood pressure rise as she talks.

Don't they realize how annoying this is, not to mention rude. I think colleges should make all doctors take a course in the proper way to dictate. Sometime I think chewing in the ear is worse than a bad ESL.

Post below about dinner made me wonder what time zone everyone is in--it is after 9 p.m. here and you are all grilling out.....sounds yummy though.

With my hoped-for change in employers, I'll have to return the company computer I now work on. My own PC is tired and overloaded and not a good option for working on. I'm broke - which is why I'm looking for a new job - so purchasing more equipment (even off ebay) will be a stretch.

So my question is, how much will I be limiting my career options if I look for a company that supplies their own computer? I'm seeking work FT not as an IC. Any input greatly appreciated!

I am wondering about the ranges of income potential. My husband is driving me crazy with the money questions.

Medical Transcription Discussion Forums:

General Discussion Forums:

How to Start a Union at Work

Identify Your Rights

Consider the Benefits of Unionization

Contact the Right Groups

Begin Creating Your Union

Tips & Warnings