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The Legislative Session is now underway and several proposed bills are making their way through the legislative process.  With the new "power-sharing" rules in the State Senate, it is not surprising that many of the proposed bills are anti-labor.  What is surprising is the nature and impact of some of the bills.  Perhaps the most blatant example of this is house bill #5200, which would impose a thirty percent transaction fee on your pension if you move out of state.  This is a silly bill which wouldn't be supported by

Rowland Settlement Update 1/17/17

The Social Committee (Co-chaired by Michelle Abrahamson and Rhonda Salvatore) is finalizing some of the activities for the upcoming year.  Recently confirmed are a trip to Boston, a trip to New York, a Red Sox game, and a Yankees game. 

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In the coming weeks, Care Management Solutions will be sending out notices to those members they have identified as non-compliant with the HEP requirements as of year-end 2016.  If you receive notification that you are non-compliant, immediately contact Care Management Solutions at 1-877-687-1448 to speak with a HEP representative.  If you believe that you were in compliance as of year-end 2016, yet Care Management Solutions cannot resolve the issue, immediately notify Union Hall so that we can get you the assistance needed to address the problem.

Remember: If Care Management Solutions considers you non-compliant, you could lose the financial benefits associated with the HEP such as reduced monthly premiums, deductible waivers, and lower co-pays.  If you receive notification of non-compliance, take action promptly.

Article posted January 10, 2017 via The Valdosta Daily Times

By Daniel DeMersseman

Turner encourages community involvement

VALDOSTA — Georgia Federation of Teachers President Verdaillia Turner encouraged community involvement in local and state education during a recent visit.

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