Comments for SEIU Local 1948

Comment on Insurance brokers “it’s not broken” by Jeanne March

Jeanne March — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:56:46 +0000

How many stories will it take to convince our legislators that we need health insurance reform. I have a co-worker who is forced to take the WEA Plan 5 because her son has physical disabilities that need constant intervention. She is a para educator who works 6.25 hours per day. Last Thursday her husband was informed that he was getting laid off after working for many years for his employer. He got one day notice of his layoff. Now she must decide: If she puts her husband on her policy, her insurance premium will increase to $1,917.00 per month, resulting in take home pay of $166.00 for the entire month. Does she insure her husband or pay her mortgage and feed her children. This is not a decision that anyone should have to make. We need K-12 classified employee health insurance reform now!

Comment on Health insurance reform – Senate bill introduced by Diane McCallister

Diane McCallister — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:22:52 +0000

I agree with Jaleit. I support all efforts made to reduce the outrageous cost we pay for health insurance premiums.

Comment on Health insurance reform – Senate bill introduced by Jaleit Shriner

Jaleit Shriner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:23:10 +0000

Let’s get this bill passed so that we have fair and affordable insurance for all k-12 workers.

Comment on WEA opposes insurance testimony by Doug Wheeler

Doug Wheeler — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:39:28 +0000

Doug, Thank you for your work on this, but I agree with you on what Randy Parr from the WEA said, my impression is he is basicly throwing the classified staff members under the bus. i.e. if it affects the WEA then we are not intrested in the rest of the people who work in the schools. I think there is a lesson to be learned here. Thank you

Comment on WEA opposes insurance testimony by Emma Jane LaVallie

Emma Jane LaVallie — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:08:02 +0000

Doug, you were right on when we did our visits with our representatives prior to the special session. We knew that there would be some opposition and we had a jump on our opponents! Thanks!!!!

Comment on WEA opposes insurance testimony by Leslie St. Lawrence

Leslie St. Lawrence — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:29:50 +0000

Thank you so much for your efforts on our behalf, Doug.

Comment on Insurance benefits – are we drowning yet? by Sherri Osborne

Sherri Osborne — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:21:42 +0000

Great job! I’ll write letters!

Comment on WEA opposes insurance testimony by Sherri Osborne

Sherri Osborne — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:17:59 +0000

Thanks Doug! I have over $300 taken out for medical insurance premiums! Your testimony is appreciated on the Health Care front!