CWA Statement on the Senate's Health Care Plan

Just like the House Republican health care bill, the Senate plan announced today provides big tax cuts for health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and, of course, the wealthiest Americans. Union members fortunate enough to keep their coverage, however, will be punished with higher costs under the "Cadillac tax" that Republicans left in place.

In many ways, this Senate version, drafted in complete secrecy by a handful of Republican leaders – all men – is worse than the House bill.

Read the full statement by CWA President Chris Shelton here.