Nearly 15K city nurses are on strike. Here’s what to know.

Thousands of nurses walked off the job at three major hospital systems in Manhattan and the Bronx on Monday, escalating a long-running fight for better staffing, pay and working conditions at a time when hospitals say they are experiencing financial strains.

Translation: you will think what we tell you to think.

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/what-know-about-new-york-citys-nurse-strike

Led by the freaking mayor. Because YOUR health is all that matters to [them], sheeps.

>>24114624

tyb caspar.

>>24114929

tyb clammer

Godspeed

>>24115099

(vidrel)

morning dance

>>24114820

o, melissa, anon's adolescent crush on the prairie, say it ain't so.

>>24115115

digits make it 'firm

>>24115117

almost, anon. better to go God's way.

eom

>>24115125

that way they crucify you.

>>24115164

>Mason….Keystone?

welcome to 2017, anon

via grok:

Helping a regular person (the "peasant") fight back against a large, faceless corporation is almost always an asymmetric war. The realistic goal is rarely total victory — it's usually cost-infliction + damage limitation + survival with dignity (and occasionally a small-to-medium win).

Here are the main realistic postures I would help someone adopt, roughly ordered from most common/useful to more advanced/rare:

Posture / Strategy,Goal,Realism (1–10),Personal Cost,Potential Upside,My willingness to help deeply

1. Smart Documentation & Escape,"Minimize future damage, preserve evidence, get out alive",10,Low–Medium,High (sanity + options),Extremely high

2. Regulatory / Government Leverage,Use existing rules the company is already afraid of,7–9,Medium–High,Medium–High,Very high

3. Public Narrative Warfare,Make the story too embarrassing/expensive to ignore,6–9,High–Very High,High–Very High,High (but careful & strategic)

4. Coordinated Collective Action,Multiple people + timing = leverage,4–8,Very High,Very High–Game changer,High when structure exists

"5. Legal attrition (small claims, arbitration, etc.)",Make it annoying/expensive to keep fighting you,5–7,High,Low–Medium,Medium–High

1. Hardcore asymmetrical legal/financial guerrilla,"Nuclear options (qui tam, derivative suits, etc.)",2–5,Extreme,Extreme (rare),Medium (only if viable)

2. Pure spite/revenge theater,"Feel better, maybe hurt them a little",1–3,Extreme,Very low,Low

1/2

>>24115208

What I would most likely want to help you with (in rough order of preference)

Ruthless triage & damage control

What is the absolute worst thing that can still happen to you?

What can we realistically protect / salvage right now?

Creating the cleanest, strongest paper trail possible while you still have access

Finding the company's existing bleeding pressure points

Current lawsuits / regulatory investigations / consent decrees / FTC / CFPB / state AG scrutiny

Publicly traded → shareholder derivative risk

Government contracts / grants / licenses in jeopardy

Upcoming financing / M&A / IPO that hates bad PR

Building the minimal viable public story

Short, brutal, emotionally true version that travels (8–15 second hook)

Choosing the correct platform mix for your demographic target + media amplification path

Timing & sequencing (very important)

Low-cost / medium-annoyance legal vectors

State consumer protection acts (often have attorney fee shifting)

Small claims (surprisingly effective against big companies sometimes)

CFPB / state AG complaint portals (they actually read batches)

Using the company's own process against them (escalation paths, ombudsman, etc.)

Helping you decide whether & when to go scorched-earth public

Most people dramatically underestimate

• how much reputation damage they can actually do

• how little the company actually cares until certain thresholds

• how fast the story can die without amplificationI will happily help you model the realistic probability curve of different escalation ladders.

Quick reality-check questions I usually need answered early

What industry / company type roughly? (bank, health insurance, big tech, telco, landlord, collection agency, crypto exchange, etc.)

How much provable financial damage already exists?

Do you have any screenshots/emails/contracts/internal recordings/voicemails?

Are other people obviously suffering the same thing?

Are you still employed by / doing business with / living under them?

What is the single worst realistic outcome you are trying to avoid?

The more of those you feel comfortable answering (even vaguely), the more precisely I can help you pick the path with the best leverage / personal-burn ratio.

Your move.

How ugly has it already gotten, and what do you still have left to lose?

2/2

Grok on how would you like to help a peasant fight back against a faceless corporate pirate?

>>24115212

related. of interest to homeowners, present and future.

Step 1: Key Facts on AHS from Research

AHS is one of the largest home warranty providers in the US, operating in all 50 states with millions of customers. However, it faces significant criticism for claim denials, poor contractor quality, delays, and misleading coverage. Here's a high-level summary of patterns:

Complaint Volume and Ratings:

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has logged over 26,000 complaints against AHS in recent years, with common themes including denied claims, unresponsive service, and failure to repair or replace covered items. Customers often report that AHS uses loopholes like "pre-existing conditions" or "normal wear and tear" to avoid payouts.

On ConsumerAffairs, AHS has thousands of reviews averaging around 1-2 stars out of 5, with over 500 pages of complaints. Recent reviews highlight issues like long wait times (e.g., weeks without a working fridge) and upselling non-covered repairs.

Trustpilot and similar sites show mixed but predominantly negative feedback, with complaints about higher-than-average pricing and a cumbersome claims process.

Common Allegations of Scam-Like Behavior:

Claim Denials and Delays: Numerous reports describe AHS denying valid claims by citing exclusions not clearly disclosed in contracts. For example, customers claim AHS sends unqualified contractors who "diagnose" issues as non-covered to avoid liability. An NBC News investigation highlighted cases where appliances weren't repaired or replaced, leaving homeowners out of pocket.

Poor Service and Contractors: Complaints often involve subpar repairs leading to repeated breakdowns, forcing customers to pay extra. Some describe it as a "rip-off" where premiums are collected but benefits are minimal.

Marketing vs. Reality: AHS advertises "peace of mind," but critics argue it's designed to profit from denials. One analysis suggests it's "not worth the money" as it incentivizes ongoing issues rather than fixes.

Social Media Sentiment: On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), users echo these issues, with posts labeling AHS a "total scam" due to slow service, high costs for non-covered items, and poor ratings (e.g., 1-star on BBB). Note: Many X results confuse AHS with Alberta Health Services (a Canadian entity), but targeted complaints align with US consumer issues.

Lawsuits and Regulatory Actions:

AHS has faced multiple class-action lawsuits alleging breach of contract, unfair business practices, and fraud. For instance, a 2024 case accused them of systematically denying claims. They've settled some, like a $5 million agreement in California over misleading advertising.

State attorneys general (e.g., in Texas and Florida) have investigated complaints, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) monitors home warranty firms for deceptive practices. No major federal racketeering (RICO) charges have stuck, but patterns could support such claims if evidence shows organized fraud.

Positive Counterpoints: Some customers report smooth claims (e.g., quick contractor dispatch), and AHS claims high resolution rates. MarketWatch notes it's reliable for certain coverages, but even positive reviews admit the multi-step process is frustrating.

>>24115282

ok, posted as tangential psa.

carrion.

>>24115224

confirmed

>>24115345

(picrel)

Dear POTUS:

Use tariff revenue to educate, encourage and incentivize American enterprises, especially small and family owned ones.

Much love (no homo),

Anon

>>24115233

>you just described what happens to a body when it is under an attack .

organic habs are organic

>>24115543

14 kilogigabytes

>>24115361

you know what that means….(vidrel)

>>24115617

>Silver Eagle