IFPTE’s New Jersey Locals, Labor Rally in Trenton Against Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs

Members and leaders from Locals 194, 195, 200, Council 21, and International Representative, Karen Bellamy Lewis, rallied in Trenton this week to protest the state’s neglect of healthcare insurance reform for public sector and local government workers. Rally attendees, which also included members from CWA, AFSCME, AFT, AAUP, and HPAE, demanded action from state lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at capping increases in healthcare premiums paid by public sector workers.

Attendees also rallied for action on skyrocketing costs incurred by taxpayers, including implementing index-based pricing for hospitals, improved union representation in health benefits governance, and enhanced transparency and reforms to Chapter 78.

IFPTE, in coordination with the New Jersey AFL-CIO, will continue to work on this issue as it moves its way through the legislature.

Melvin Tate (Local 195 Vice President)