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Testimony from Ken Fletcher, associate executive director of the Michigan Nurses Association, doubts HB 5345 will save the state money or benefit pubic employees. Continued HB 5345 criticism frustrates committee chair On Thursday, the Committee on Public Employee Health Care Reform heard some familiar concerns about the state-mandated health care plan for all public employees. But it seems the committee’s patience is wearing thin with the continued criticism of the scheme. Related: Teacher tells lawmakers to reject House Bill 5345
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Retirees will pay more for insurance in 2010 Public school retirees will pay a new $10 monthly premium for prescription drug coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Also, the prescription program will be run by an out-of-state drug benefit company. Questions and answers for this flu season The clock is ticking: Lawmakers have less than 30 days to prevent an additional $127 per pupil cut in state funding from taking effect. MEA supported by labor coalition on reform To stop the attacks on public employee health care, MEA has a partnership with fellow union brothers and sisters in the Coalition on Accountability in Reform (CAR). Various labor unions are represented in the group.
Other Education News MEA Fall Representative Assembly is Saturday Michigan voters say yes to funding schools Training sessions offered for schools - MEA can help with cost Support tax reform, education funding at Nov. 17 event Governor wants fixes for school funding – and she needs your help! Study: House Bill 5345 would cost $870 million Iris Salters in The Detroit News: No more ineffective tax breaks MEA member wins Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon Federal 'Race to the Top' funding deadline nears
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