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Medicaid

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Created in 1965, Medicaid is a public insurance program that provides health coverage to low-income families and individuals, including children, parents, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. It is funded jointly by the federal government and the states, and each state operates its own ...

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BPHC Contract Passes

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Congratulation to our Brothers and Sisters at the Boston Public Heath Commission The vote was held to ratify the contract on April 26th, 2023 The vote paassed in favor of the agreement. Click below to view agreements 1 Year agreement : View Here 3 year ...

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Not on Our Watch

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Not on Our Watch.On January 19, 2023, the U.S. officially reached the country’s congressionally imposed borrowing limit. Congress must now – as it has done routinely in the past – act by this summer to prevent the United States from intentionally defaulting on its debts. ...

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The Debt Ceiling

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Over the last several weeks, you may have heard about our government’s ongoing negotiations regarding the debt ceiling. While news stories typically have flashy headlines and fiery quotes, oftentimes information about what the debt ceiling is and its real impact on average Americans is left ...

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Social Security

What’s at Stake? Our Hard-Earned Benefits.

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Last week, we shared an InfoAlert about the need to protect retirement security by ensuring Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are not held hostage in Congress as the debt ceiling solution is found. On January 19th, 2023, the U.S. officially reached that borrowing limit and Congress must ...

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Repeal the WEP and GPO

Repeal the WEP and GPO

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Everyone deserves a secure retirement epecially those who devoted their career to public service.The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Goverment Pension Offset (GOP) threatens that by substantially reducing or eliminating the EARNED social security benefitsof millions of retired teachers and public employees who contributed to ...

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Leave buy back

LEAVE BUY BACK INFORMATION

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The Annual Leave Buy Back Program provides employees an optional, monetaryincentive for attaining optimal attendance throughout the calendar year. If eligible,Employees may have the opportunity to redeem up to five (5) days of unused sickand/or vacation time (please see union contracts for your eligibility). Employees ...

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