RAGEHCC Participation Survey

Reason for this Survey...

We are trying to collect data about Member Participation. We started our Group last year--in late April of 2016--to give our Members a VOICE about the GE Healthcare changes. We did, and continue to do-- Rally's, Letter Campaigns, Petitions, Lawsuit Updates, had Speakers at the GE Annual GE Shareowners Meeting, etc. We also implemented many tools to help us all participate--a Facebook page, a Survey Tool, Online tools---Action Network, a Formal Website--RAGEHCC, Newsletters, an Email Distribution System, an Audio/Video Conferencing Tool, etc. We have also done all we can to help our Members with Benefits questions and/or issues. And finally, we have been investigating and offering Benefit Plans to help our Members save costs, and receive quality, comprehensive care (i.e.--Rx Help Centers--for prescriptions).

Honestly, our participation has been dismal lately ( on a "good day," maybe 20-25% participation of over 1250 Facebook Members), and we are trying to get answers, as to why? That is the purpose of this Survey--to try to improve participation (help you to participate), and grow our Membership; your answers will help us to do that.

All names and answers (by individual persons) will be kept CONFIDENTIAL...so PLEASE give us your honest answers. If anything is reported out from the Survey, it will be in generic summary form, without names.

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* 1. What restricts ("blocks") your Participation in our RAGEHCC Goals, Strategies & Initiatives?

Check as many as you feel fit your circumstances...Your HONESTY is important to us...so we can improve.

Time--not enough time; I am too busy with other matters.

I am physically unable to do anything.

I do NOT having a clear understanding of the goals, strategies & initiatives of RAGEHCC…and what that means to me?

I am a computer illiterate—I have a hard time with computers, tablets, smart phones.

I am financially strapped...I lack the finances to help.

I don't have any support in my area; or no group to participate with, or join, locally.

I am afraid to speak my mind.

I forget to check back often enough (visit the websites) to get information; to stay informed.

I really don't check my emails often.

I don’t think we can win.

I think GE will retaliate, and take more away from us.

I want to see results--what have we done/accomplished so far.

I have a “Nothing will change.” attitude.

I don’t understand all this electronic/digital, online stuff—like Petitions/Letters/etc…that I am asked to sign.

I don't know how to participate in an Online Conference.

I don’t have an email account.

I have attended Local Retiree Groups/Meetings…they really don’t care.

I just use this site(s)--Facebook and/or RAGEHCC to vent, and/or complain about Retiree Benefit issues.

I just use this site(s)--Facebook and/or RAGEHCC to get information; I really do NOT want to participate in strategies & initiatives--action items.

I feel I don’t have any skills or talents to offer.

I am not a Leader, but a follower.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What issues are of importance to You?

Check all that apply....

The Resolution of the Lawsuits—Hourly or Salaried Lawsuit.

Maintaining and Protecting Social Security & Medicare.

Attending a Rally or Event in your area/location.

Participating in General Membership Meetings.

Getting help with computer learning, computer involvement—to navigate the RAGEHCC website; also with email accounts, and online participation.

Participate in Letters to Jeff Immelt & the GE Board about Resolution of the Lawsuits.

Having a RAGEHCC Benefits advocate to help with Retiree Benefits.

Newsletters on many important topics of interest to Retirees.

A place (website) to vent--to bring up issues on Retiree Benefit topics.

How to get flyers, postcards, banner/sign slogans or other information about RAGEHCC to share with other Retirees.

"How-To" Navigate RAGEHCC, Facebook, Medicare.gov, One Exchange, etc.

"Motivational Posts/Articles/Videos" to stimulate my personal growth, and the growth of our Membership.

A listing of Local Retiree Groups I can attend and participate in.

Tell me ways I can help or participate.

Help in Contacting your Federal, State and/or Local Representative regarding Retiree/Senior issues.

Help in preparing articles or interviews with local Newspapers or News Channels

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you know the of any ELFUN Groups, Quarter Century Groups, Formal or Informal Retirees Groups/Chapters in your area?

Yes

Can you give us the Name/Contact Person for that Group; or an Email address, and/or a Phone Number?

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* 4. Do you know of any Retiree Newsletter in your area?

Yes

Can you send us a copy? Do you have Contact Information for the Person or Group doing the Newsletter?

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* 5. Do you have any skills and/or talents you would like to contribute to our RAGEHCC Group? Do you want to help out with one of our RAGEHCC Committees?

All Personal Information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL

I have talents and skills to offer--Yes/No?

Please list them--

Yes, I would like to help out with one of RAGEHCC Committees--Yes/No?

Which One(s)? Communications/Newsletters, Membership Growth, Rally's/Events, Strategies/Initiatives, Survey Design & Collection, Website Design & Help, etc.

My Name--

My Phone Number--

My Email Address--

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* 6. Can You help RAGEHCC by making a donation, or paying the $25.00/Year dues?

Yes, I can afford to pay the $25.00/Year dues; and I have made my payment.

Yes, I can afford the donation/dues; I just need to get it done.

No, I can NOT afford to give at this time.

I will go to http://ragehcc.org/fundraising/ and make my contribution today. This link will open a NEW window; so you don't lose your Survey answers. If you use the Fundraising link; make sure you click "Done" below to complete the Survey (the Survey page stays open).

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* 7. Thank You for Your Participation in this Important Survey!!

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* 1. What restricts ("blocks") your Participation in our RAGEHCC Goals, Strategies & Initiatives?Check as many as you feel fit your circumstances...Your HONESTY is important to us...so we can improve.

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* 2. What issues are of importance to You?Check all that apply....

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* 3. Do you know the of any ELFUN Groups, Quarter Century Groups, Formal or Informal Retirees Groups/Chapters in your area?

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* 4. Do you know of any Retiree Newsletter in your area?

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* 5. Do you have any skills and/or talents you would like to contribute to our RAGEHCC Group? Do you want to help out with one of our RAGEHCC Committees?All Personal Information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL

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* 6. Can You help RAGEHCC by making a donation, or paying the $25.00/Year dues?

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* 7. Thank You for Your Participation in this Important Survey!!

* 1. What restricts ("blocks") your Participation in our RAGEHCC Goals, Strategies & Initiatives?

Check as many as you feel fit your circumstances...Your HONESTY is important to us...so we can improve.

* 2. What issues are of importance to You?

Check all that apply....

* 5. Do you have any skills and/or talents you would like to contribute to our RAGEHCC Group? Do you want to help out with one of our RAGEHCC Committees?

All Personal Information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL