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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A Message from Andy: Is NYSUT Protecting MulgrewCare under the disguise of protecing our healthcare
I saw this from Jonathan Halabi and reprinting as an early warning sign. UFT union leaders want to use our healthcare for their own political machinations which is why they oppose medicare for all. Jon issues a wait and watch signal:
I like emails that open with “Protect our health care.” Retirees have
recently engaged in a massive struggle to protect their health care –
all of our future health care. They fought against New York City, the
Municipal Labor Coalition, predatory insurance companies, and Michael
Mulgrew.
So I liked this morning’s email from NYSUT
But NYSUT? Andy Pallotta? Works with Mulgrew and the UFT? What do they mean by “Protecting Retiree Health Insurance?
Well, the note says
“a recent court decision potentially limits unions’ ability to
protect access to health care for retired public employees across the
state.”
Now, if he is referring to the recent decision that made it harder for Mulgrew to force retirees off of Medicare… But is he?
Is there another case that NYSUT is asking us to lobby to fix? Or is
NYSUT asking us to lobby on behalf of the MLC, the insurance companies,
and Michael Mulgrew?
Protecting Retiree Health Insurance
Unions have — for decades — fought for retiree health coverage in
our courts. However, a recent court decision potentially limits unions’
ability to protect access to health care for retired public employees
across the state. Our retirees need a legislative fix.
We’re simply asking for the return of the same level playing
field that existed prior to this court ruling. Both unions and employers
must retain their right to argue their positions around a retiree
health care dispute before a court. Our state legislators can guarantee
this right and reduce the risk of unnecessary disputes over retiree
health insurance benefits. Everyone wins.
Our retirees depend on unions’ ability to fight for them in court. Protecting retirees means protecting this ability.
Take action now!
In solidarity,
I am suspicious – but I do not know. This could be unrelated to our struggle to protect Medicare from Mulgrew.
I still don't know what they were asking us to lobby for. Is this a bill to let Mulgrew slam our retirees into Medicare Advantage? Or is this something completely different - maybe something we all agree on???
I agree - the election is over and I will get back to current and historical affairs. I have a bunch of drafts waiting. I especially want to deal with the democratic party center right issues where they prefer Mitch to AOC.
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I still don't know what they were asking us to lobby for. Is this a bill to let Mulgrew slam our retirees into Medicare Advantage? Or is this something completely different - maybe something we all agree on???
ReplyDeleteNo current affairs anymore on this blog. That used to be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree - the election is over and I will get back to current and historical affairs. I have a bunch of drafts waiting. I especially want to deal with the democratic party center right issues where they prefer Mitch to AOC.
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