Report of the MCAA Union Committee

Words: Mark KempThe Union Committee would like to report that members of the union have been utilizing the MCAA association health plan for office employees and have saved quite a bit and represent a sizeable portion of the participants currently in the plan. If you are a union contractor, you are encouraged to get a quote for your employees not covered by the union health plan.

The Union Committee is continuing its efforts to update members of Congress on the need for pension reform. Committee Chairman Mark Kemp has been working with the Keelen Group to reach out to staff and committee members who have oversight.
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