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Lieberman Won't Vote for Health Bill

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Locker12/14/2009 11:29:39 am PST

re: #261 Obdicut

Oh, sorry, you’re right: I was assuming a sellout to unions rather than to the healthcare companies based on little info. However, health insurance plans are traditionally one of the largest incentives to join a union.

You’re right that I assumed too much.

I have a lot of Union experience but only in the specific situation of being a state employee and it’s a bit different for us. Basically the health care plans are a benefit of employment. The union does negotiate with the state if they happen to attack our health care benefits but they don’t actually negotiate with insurance companies or provide primary health care plans.

We do get a few regular mailers for supplemental health stuff like life insurance, long term care, etc. Additionally you don’t really have a choice with regard to union membership. EVERYONE is a union member and the dues are automatically deducted. You can either pay the standard fee and be a nonvoting member or pay more and get to vote. Personally I’m a voting member.