I am so PISSED!

[NashvilleLefty]

6. For several reasons

1. Our benefits are going WAY down (not just a little, but a lot)
2. Our costs are going up
3. Most of us accepted lower pay because of the previous benefits, which we are now denied.
4. We used to have low turnover and long-time experience, which is about to be lost.
5. The new-hires will be of a lower quality, because we are now less competitive in the hiring market.

I honestly don't know if UHC was the lowest bidder - according to the paperwork I have seen they were not. Although I'm sure that BCBS rates probably did go up because rates are going up everywhere, I cannot imagine that negotiated rates would be lower with UHC than BCBS. Especially since our division has been extremely pro-active on decreasing medical costs and even added a Wellness Center in order to lower our medical insurance costs. We even had a visit from our former (Democratic, btw) Governor to tour our facilities several years ago. Of course, we now have a Republican Governor who is part owner in Pilot Oil.

Sis, thanks for asking this question - it helps me think about how best to present my arguments.

And that's part of the reason I left waiting tables for a "corporate job", because of their benefits, even though I was taking a cut in pay.

Thank god and/or goddess for Obamacare! EVERYONE needs Health Insurance, whether they think they do or not. I'd rather see Medicare for all, but even the Public Option couldn't pass. So, I'll take what we can get!