Originally Posted by ofofhy
Actually the union wants the employee contribution to be a given percentage of salary, rather than SEPTA's proposed given percentage of healthcare costs. This way a first year bus driver would have to contribute less money than one of the higher paid managers. This would ease the financial burden on lower paid employees.
It kind of makes sense, but in effect they are looking for blood from a stone. SEPTA has zero money, and this strike certainly isn't helping matters.
The whole situation regarding health care is getting out of control in this country. It's effecting our ability to make cars and now public transportation. Incredible.
I like SEPTA but you're right. It has no money.