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 clerical workers plans to rally today to protest planned health care increases.

The noon gathering on Northrop Plaza will oppose what the union says is a $1.8 million overall increase in the form of higher premiums, co-pays, deductibles and other changes.

They instead propose an employee health care plan that uses a sliding scale based on an employee's income.

Cherrene Horazuk, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3800, said the increase will hurt members already hit hard by past cost increases.

"We've heard from members who say they've already been cutting back on health care," she said.

Horazuk had no ready numbers this morning on how much the average increase would be. She did say an employee who went to the doctor three times a month would pay an extra $50 a month -- or $600 a year -- not including a $100 deductible.

"That's pretty significant for people on the lower end of the wage scale," she said.

Musician Billy Bragg is scheduled to perform during the rally.

I've contacted the U for reaction and will report that in when I get it.

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The union representing University of Minnesota clerical workers plans to rally today to protest planned health care increases. The noon gathering on Northrop Plaza will oppose what the union says is a $1.8 million overall increase in the form of higher premiums, co-pays, deductibles and other changes. They instead propose an employee health care plan 

The union representing University of Minnesota clerical workers plans to rally today to protest planned health care increases. The noon gathering on Northrop Plaza will oppose what the union says is a $1.8 million overall increase in the form of higher premiums, co-pays, deductibles and other changes. They instead propose an employee health care plan Read more →


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