Well, well, well..... the new budget measure took effect in Wisconsin last week, and the sky hasn't fallen yet. Schools are actually able to save money by opting out of WEA insurance and can apply more funds to actual educational expenses. The unions, however, are losing money because employees, such as myself, can opt out of the union now and dues are not automatically taken from our checks. We get inflammatory, hysterical emails and snail mail from the unions. They are desperate to hold on to their power. As for me, I couldn't be happier!
From the Washington Examiner:
Opting out of WEA insurance saves big!
Teachers have to work 8 hours?? Oh, the humanity!
Other states are noticing and hoping to follow suit.
And from a school district in Marshfield:
"Given the cost savings with health insurance and the turnover with staff and new hires, we will be able to preserve our programs and come up with a balanced budget," said Peg Geegan, the district's director of instruction who will assume the superintendent's position Aug. 1. The district will save $850,000 by switching health insurance carriers...
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