 Thanks to the pressure you've created the GIC has announced it will reconsider its disruptive decision to eliminate three health insurance carriers. This is good news but we need to keep the pressure on. See below for updates and ways to be involved during the GIC Week of Action.Rally Tomorrow, Tuesday January 30, 5-7pm Meet at the Boston Teachers Union Hall to speak out with members of public sector unions and allies to protect benefits and reform the GIC. 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125GIC Oversight Hearing, Wednesday January 31, 11am The Senate Ways & Means Committee will hold a GIC Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, January 31st. The hearing is open to the public, so please attend and be sure to visit your State Representative and Senator to push for GIC reform!GIC Meeting on Thursday, February 1, 8:30am Commissioners will take up a motion to reconsider the previous decision to drop insurance carriers and keep the current plan offerings. If you are planning to attend, be aware that due to the size of the room you might be turned away.We will keep you up to date on outcomes. Click here to see Mass. AFL-CIO Legislative Director John Drinkwater on Boston News Networkas he discusses the GIC's undemocratic process, the effects of their decision and the next steps to make the commission more equitable.Below are some reactions from Twitter: @AFSCME93: Public employees making their voices heard @MassGIC! If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu! #GICfail@massdems: Huge thanks to the strong union leaders and Democratic Legislators who pushed back against @CharlieBakerMA's disastrous plan for @MassGIC. #demslead #mapoli@MassTeacher: We need to keep the pressure on! @MassGovernor’s @MassGIC to reconsider #GICFail. Speak out at 1/30 rally in Dorchester. #mapoli |
