Evergreen Resolved
The Commonwealth enacted MA House Bill 3789 on Nov 22, 2011, resolving the issues surrounding evergreen due to a court decision invalidating them. Read More... Download: 2011-12 - Evergreen Bill.pdf
Somerville Labor Coalition Response; More Than We Bargained For
There is some funny business going on in Somerville involving healthcare since the "reform" bill passed. Read More... Download: 2011-12 - Somerville Labor Coalition.pdf
Action Alert!
Following the recent hearing about the Evergreen Clause, the bills were not included in the approved supplemental budget. The Gov has once again submitted another supplement with the bills attached once again. You need to call and speak with your representatives and ask for their sponsorship. Read More...
The MMPC will be testifying on October 4th at the State House about the Evergreen Clause changes submitted by the Gov nested inside a supplemental budget. The testimony will be posted here after that date for members reference.
Municipal Health Insurance Reform Becomes Law
This week Governor Deval Patrick signed into law major changes to municipal health insurance system that provides coverage to active and retired municipal employees and their families.
The MMPC was an active participant in the Public Employees Coalition on Municipal Health Insurance. Read More...
2011-12 - Evergreen Bill.pdf
