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Who’s Leading the Fight Against Health Care Reform
Sometimes it's hard to tell who the players really are.
A Blueprint for Health Care Reform: Priority No. 4 - No Taxation on Health Benefits for Working Fami
Taxing health care benefits would result in a huge new tax on the middle class and on responsible employers that already provide coverage. It would penalize those who already have insurance and would result in many workers losing their coverage.
A Blueprint for Health Care Reform: Priority No. 3 - Choice of Private and Public Health Insurance P
Including a public health insurance option in health care reform — one of CWA's four priorities — has strong support from leading members of Congress and the public but faces a tough battle from insurance companies and some in Congress.
A Blueprint for Health Care Reform: Priority No. 2 - Protecting Pre-Medicare Retirees
Workers aged 55-64 who lose their jobs or retire early because of forced buyouts, layoffs or medical conditions are especially vulnerable to losing their health care coverage.
A Blueprint for Health Care Reform: Priority No. 1 - Employers Should Be Responsible For Covering Th
As every CWA member and retiree knows, health care is a major battle in every set of negotiations. Employers have responded to soaring health care costs by attempting to drop coverage, slash benefits and shift more costs onto workers.