Compcare dumps workers both at Strattec
Security and at Briggs
In recent months, members of Local 7-232 ratified agreements with Briggs
& Stratton and Strattec
Security. These agreements had many contentious issues that were resolved to the
satisfaction of the majority of the members. One of the most important and most
difficult issues was Health Insurance.
After agreements were reached based on agreements with insurance
companies, both employers found that the insurance companies were not living up
to the agreements.
Both employers kept the union involved as they put together replacement
packages that provide negotiated benefits for members at the agreed upon rates.
Both employers chose to assume more risk and more administration by self
insuring the plans. Rates for the first year described in the contract will be
honored at both employers. If costs are above that premium amount, they will
absorb it. However, as in all plans, higher usage will be reflected in the next
year’s rates.
Strattec's Problem
Briggs' Problem
Membership Meeting
