From the NJSBA’s monthly pamphlet:
Asked and Answered: How to Prepare for Bargaining
Health
Insurance at Issue: The vast majority of districts in or entering
contract negotiations are past the “sunset” date of the mandated employee
health care contribution provided for in the P.L. 2011, Chapter 78. Thus, it is very likely that the union will
propose a reduction in those contributions.
NJSBA data shows most districts are maintaining tier four contribution
levels, but the board must be prepared for the union in case the issue is
brought to the table.
Emphasis on: “NJSBA data shows most districts
are maintaining tier four contribution levels,”
LEA leaders tried to play the victim card when in reality
most districts maintained tier four contribution levels. LEA leaders were handing out flyers on back
to school nights citing Chapter 78.
LEA leaders would not happy unless than they contributed nothing towards health insurance. Actually that wouldn't make them happy either. When they contributed nothing towards health insurance, they found other things to complain about.
Click below to view the contribution levels. Know the facts for when the LEA feeds you
misinformation:
The Lodi taxpayers have been very generous to the
LEA.
Teachers should be blaming their union leaders for issues they
have had with prior contracts. Too many
union leaders have been more concerned with using negotiations for their
self-interests (salary guides designed for them, largest stipends, jobs for relatives, special privileges, etc.)
than the interests of the teachers.
Too many LEA leaders have enriched themselves while keeping other teachers down.
Too many LEA leaders have enriched themselves while keeping other teachers down.
