As reported by app.com, the union that represents some 35,000 state and local government workers is offering to make changes in New Jersey’s health insurance system that would, as one official promised, save “tens of millions of dollars.” The proposal by the Communication Workers of America came as union leaders and negotiators for Governor
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Labor Attorneys Urge Legislature to Abandon Plan to Increase Contributions to Health Benefits
By Donald C. Barbati on
Posted in Uncategorized
As reported by nj.com, days before the governor’s office and the state’s largest public employees union are scheduled to sit down for the first time, lawmakers are receiving letters warning of dire results that could come from changing employee benefits through law.
A letter, cosigned by 48 labor attorneys, claims that if lawmakers …
Senator Sweeney to Unveil Bill Requiring State Employees to Contribute More for Medical Benefits
By Donald C. Barbati on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
As reported by nj.com, Senate President Stephen Sweeney will unveil a plan that aims to slash the State’s huge medical costs by requiring public employees to kick in significantly more to health benefits, according to three officials familiar with the proposal.
The Sweeney plan shares much common ground with Governor Chris Christie’s reform …
Governor Christie’s Next Fight Is With State Workers As Contracts Come Up For Renewal
By Donald C. Barbati on
Posted in Contract Negotiations
As reported by nj.com, with contracts for 49,000 state workers due to expire this June, Governor Chris Christie has publicly proclaimed he wants no pay raises and expects state workers to fork over much more for health and pension benefits. Union leaders say they have had no meetings with the governor’s office and …