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Retirees and union leaders tell Caddo committee insurance changes threaten livelihoods, urge raises
Summary
Public commenters told the Caddo Parish Insurance & Finance Committee that proposed insurance changes and repeated premium increases strain retirees and employees; union president warned that without a permanent pay raise, staff retention will worsen.
Several retirees and employee representatives used the committee's public-comment period on Nov. 11 to press the district on affordability and staffing.
Visitor John Glover told the committee he had tried Blue Advantage and said it offered less coverage for him, urging staff to provide affected retirees with detailed information before the board acts. "Blue…
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