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LABOR & HEALTHCARE: Local Labor Groups Speak Out for Healthcare Reform
05 May 2003
On May 5, a diverse group of union and health advocacy groups spoke out at a Boston kick off event to publicize a statewide Health Care Action Day set for June 5. Similar events were held in Brockton, Framingham, Hyannis, Lynn, New Bedford, Quincy, and Springfield. With health care costs spiraling out of control, many employers are demanding that employees pay for some or all of the increases. Employers are also trying to raise co-pays and deductibles to cover the increases and discourage workers from using their health plans. The speakers at the event called on employers to work with employees to work for meaningful health care reform instead.
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