May 28, 2013
The Accordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, is gaining the attention of many unions across the nation. Some unions, it is reported, are seeking repeal or reform of the Affordable Care Act.
The Hill states “Labor unions are breaking with President Obama on ObamaCare. Months after the president’s reelection, a variety of unions are publicly balking at how the administration plans to implement the landmark law. They warn that unless there are changes, the results could be catastrophic.”
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers issued a press release in April that, in part, states:
“Our Union and its members have supported President Obama and his Administration for both of his terms in office. But regrettably, our concerns over certain provisions in the ACA (Affordable Care Act or ObamaCare) have not been addressed, or in some instances, totally ignored. In the rush to achieve its passage, many of the Act’s provisions were not fully conceived, resulting in unintended consequences that are inconsistent with the promise that those who were satisfied with their employer sponsored coverage could keep it.”
Joe Hansen, president of the 1.3 million member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, published an op-ed with The Hill wherein he states “Unfortunately, what also has become increasingly clear with each passing day is that the president’s statement to labor in 2009 (regarding healthcare) is simply not true for millions of workers.”
UFCW President Hansen further states “We don’t want a handout. Our members want to keep the healthcare they currently have. Let me repeat — our members want to keep the healthcare they currently have. We just want them to be treated fairly.”
Here is a list of news regarding unions and obamacare:
- Unions having second thoughts about Obamacare
- Unions backing away from ObamaCare?
- Unions, Young Adults Grow Skeptical of Obamacare
- Three Labor Unions, Including Teamsters, Want ObamaCare Repealed; When Will Media Report?
- Obamacare Is Forcing Cuts to High-End Health Plans, and Not Just For the Rich
- Some Unions Angered by ‘Obamacare’ as Costs Rise
More Obamacare News:
- Obamacare Poll: Most Americans Still Oppose Health Care Law – Huff Post
- Democrats fret over Obamacare as 2014 looms – Politico
- Americans still don’t like Obamacare, but Dems do – MSNBC
The vast majority of democrats (about 75%) support ObamaCare while only about 16% of republicans support the law. Whether or not you support ObamaCare the fact remains that the Affordable Care Act is very complex and is not fully understood by the vast majority of supporters and non-supporters.