Reversing course, NYC teachers union president Mike Mulgrew now opposes changes to Medicare coverage

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Reversing course, NYC teachers union president Mike Mulgrew now opposes changes to Medicare coverage
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United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has withdrawn support for controversial changes to health care plans for thousands of city retirees in a stunning reversal after his slate of allies

The labor council — the umbrella group representing all the municipal unions — backed the switch from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage, claiming it would preserve quality care for retirees. United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew withdrew support for controversial changes to health care plans for thousands of city retirees in a stunning reversal after his slate of allies got trounced in union elections last week.

“We have been clear: the city’s plan, which was negotiated closely with and supported by the Municipal Labor Committee, would improve upon retirees’ current plans and save $600 million annually. This is particularly important at a time when we are already facing significant fiscal and economic challenges,” a Law Department spokesman said.“ has to do what’s right for his union. He has a union to run,” Nespoli said.

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