A coalition of at least 14 labor unions rallied in Trenton Tuesday to pressure state leaders to postpone a vote on massive rate hikes to state health plans.
A coalition of at least 14 unions organized the rally after Democratic Gov.’s administration signaled it would move forward with a vote Wednesday on proposed rate increases of more than 20% for state health plans.
Vanessa Jackson and David Tucker listened from a stoop across from the Statehouse, both in matching green shirts representing their union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. “Is it really worth working for the state anymore?” Jackson asked. “We’re fighting for our kids and grandkids who might have these jobs in the future.”
“I came out here to support my fellow brothers and sisters,” said Humphrey, who works for the board of social services in Union County. In response to a question from a reporter on Monday, Murphy said his administration was “working doggedly, including yours truly” over the weekend and yesterday to find common ground.
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