Unions of America: “You asked for it; You Got It!”

             

                Hypocritical unions are complaining again in New Costs From Health Law Snarl Union Contract Talks. They are tussling over who picks up the tab for the new costs associated with the Affordable Care Act.  Unions were among the earliest supporters of Obamacare. The  American Federation of Teachers passionately supported the ACA and donated 1.9 million dollars to elect President Obama.  Apparently, that support comes with important conditions: Unions shouldn’t have to pay for it, and Unions should receive waivers from aspects of the Affordable Care Act that might diminish the quality of their coverage. For example, the United Federation of Teachers is the largest beneficiary of a waiver from one of the provisions of the healthcare law.

                Apparently, the Affordable Care Act fits the Unions’ politically correct image that everybody should have health insurance. But…paying for it? That is somebody else’s problem.  As a member of the “somebody else” contingent, we hardworking individuals, who earn just enough to squeak by but too much to qualify for subsidies, I say to the unions, “You talked the talk, now walk the walk!”  You voted in a President and supported a healthcare program that offers high quality coverage for free to the poor and is affordable to the rich.  But, for the middle class?  We’re paying much more in premiums and getting nowhere near premium coverage.  Unions of America, as the slogan goes, “You asked for it; You got it!  Now, quit complaining, suck it up and pay for it!