Official Statement on the State Legislature’s Health Care Bill by Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Robert J. Haynes
Statement by President Robert J. Haynes: “We are particularly concerned about the implementation of the individual mandate contained in this legislation. Our concern is that it will lead to an even more precipitous decline in employer-provided health care. From 2001 to 2004 over 10,000 workers lost their employer-provided health coverage in Massachusetts. We are hopeful that situation will not be made worse by this bill. That said, we are encouraged by the Speaker and Senate President’s assurances that they have heard our concerns about the individual mandate and we intend to work with them to monitor the situation closely during the implementation of this legislation. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO looks forward to playing an integral role in the ongoing health care debate in this Commonwealth. We are cautiously optimistic about the progress this bill signifies in making health care more affordable and accessible for working families.”
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