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Kent public works employees urge council to support Teamsters retiree health benefits
Kent City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary
Teamsters Local 117 members and public works employees told the council the union’s retiree health coverage would reduce city costs and asked that some savings be reinvested in workers; speakers also warned monthly contributions could burden younger workers.
Brandon Eastman, a Public Works operations employee and Teamsters Local 117 shop steward, told the council during public comment that contract negotiations include eligibility for Teamsters retiree health benefits and argued the change would benefit both employees and the…
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