MN AG hosts healthcare listening session
by Callista DePauw On Wednesday, August 23, the Minnesota Attorney General’s office held a listening session “to hear the perspectives of community members about issues related to medical billing and …
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Local 2822 makes gains despite healthcare vote
by Ali Fuhrman Local 2822 fought to the end to keep our healthcare costs low. We won a lot for our members thanks to your help with our union actions. …
David Hough, Marion Greene respond to healthcare concerns
In July 2023, a member of Local 2822 emailed County Administrator David Hough and County Commissioner Marion Greene. The member expressed concerns about the county’s proposed healthcare cost increases. They …
Proposed health plan increases disparities
A speech by Ali Fuhrman Hello. My name is Ali Fuhrman and I am the president of AFSCME Local 2822, representing 1200 support staff workers here at Hennepin County. You …
No cost increases for workers
A speech by Kymberly Hafner Greetings, commissioners and county administration. My name is Kymberly Hafner. I am an associate librarian for Hennepin County and organizer with local 2822. The process …
US Department of Labor sues UMR
The US Department of Labor has sued UMR, the administrator of Hennepin County’s health insurance plan. The federal government says UMR has routinely denied paying legitimate medical claims. The government’s …
Our healthcare is on the line
by Ali Fuhrman Every summer we sit down with Hennepin County HR and labor relations to review our healthcare plans for the coming year. This year we’re looking at huge …
UMR lies, county wants us to pick up 31.5% increase
by Ali Fuhrman Our Vice President Anders Thorstenson and I attend monthly meetings with HR and Labor Relations to review our healthcare plan. For those who don’t know, Hennepin County …
May Day march highlights solidarity among workers
by James Lonsdale Every year on May 1, millions of people celebrate International Workers’ Day, marching and holding rallies celebrating workers and organized labor, and the building of a better …
Retaliation, racism, and union busting
by Ali Fuhrman Below are two speeches given at the June 13 commissioner meeting public forum, the first by Ali Fuhrman and the second by Kymberly Hafner. Fifteen workers from …