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County employees say $214.75 Kaiser premium deduction is causing financial hardship
Summary
Several county employees and union members told the Board of County Commissioners that a temporary $214.75 payroll deduction for Kaiser premiums is hurting household budgets and that some employees fear retaliation for speaking up. Commissioners described ongoing bargaining and mediation on health benefits.
Several Clackamas County employees told the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 23 that a temporary $214.75 payroll deduction tied to Kaiser health coverage is creating financial hardship for some households.
Natalie Lutmer, an EA union member from Happy Valley, told the board this was her third week speaking on the issue and said the deduction leaves members “feeling powerless.” “It is regarding the extra and, what I feel is unnecessary, $214.75 taken out monthly of the EA employees' paychecks until the new union contract is ratified,” Lutmer said. She said that once the contract is settled the Kaiser premium would revert to $88.46.
The complaint surfaced again in public…
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