I think this may happen in more states. Chris Christi said the union workers in New Jersey are covered 100% for medical. With states going bankrupt some appear to be looking at cutting these benefits. Do the unions have enough power to keep this from happening?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110217/ap_on_re_us/us_wisconsin_budget_unions
In addition to eliminating collective bargaining rights, the legislation also would make public workers pay half the costs of their pensions and at least 12.6 percent of their health care coverage — increases Walker calls "modest" compared with those in the private sector.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/gov_christie_union_leaders_cla.html
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday called a public employee health benefit reform plan unveiled by Senate President Stephen Sweeney a "good start"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110217/ap_on_re_us/us_wisconsin_budget_unions
In addition to eliminating collective bargaining rights, the legislation also would make public workers pay half the costs of their pensions and at least 12.6 percent of their health care coverage — increases Walker calls "modest" compared with those in the private sector.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/gov_christie_union_leaders_cla.html
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday called a public employee health benefit reform plan unveiled by Senate President Stephen Sweeney a "good start"