Proposed changes that WILL affect Union members

There are several proposed laws that are in session at the State house at this time here is a break down of them:

FY08 Budget Article #5
To remove Health care from the Municipal scope of bargaining. Removes Health care as a collective bargaining subject for Municipal Employees, Teacher, Firefighters and Police Officers. Contracts that laps after June 30, 2008 would receive benefits under the State procured care contract.

H-7799 & S-2664
Governor's Municipal & Fiscal Accountability Act-Briefly this increases the retirement age of members WHO ARE NOT VESTED as of July 1 2008 to age 59 with 29 years of service, or age 65 with less than 29 years of service.........

H-7108,H-7726 & S-2429
Prohibit the naming of a Specific Health Insurer in the contract.


I URGE YOU TO CONTACT YOUR REP OR SENATOR TO TELL THEM YOU ARE AGAINST THE ABOVE LAWS....