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CSEA challenges Increase In Thruway Retiree Health Payments

ALBANY (AP) A union has sued the state Thruway Authority challenging increased health care costs for about 1,500 retirees.

CSEA says the authority told retirees in December that effective April 1 they would have to pay 6 percent more in personal contributions to their health care premiums.

The union says that fails to honor the obligations to retirees covered by contracts between CSEA and the Thruway.

President Danny Donohue says retirees have earned the right to retire with the benefits promised during their years of service.

The Thruway Authority declined to comment on pending litigation.  
 

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