We have a choice. Both Thompson and Cramer urged participation in the Labor Party, including the party's upcoming national convention. Veteran UE Intl. Rep. Steve Tormey led a workshop on health insurance bargaining, emphasizing the steps locals should follow in holding on to current levels of benefits and fighting improvements for coverage and cost. Tormey reminded delegates that the trend is toward greater employee share of premium costs and mergers and acquisitions by for-profit health care providers, with declining quality and accessibility for working people.
Health care ought to be a matter of right.
Local 633 hosted the meeting.