Super Upset Right Now | The Compost Bin | Forums

So, there's a lack of revenue in the state of West Virginia. Good ole Earl Ray has to make some cuts somewhere, and where does he decide to do it? The PEIA program (Public Employees Insurance Agency). Instead of cutting back on coal and natural gas subsidies, he's going to TRIPLE and in the case of families QUINTUPLE the cost of insurance for teachers, bus drivers, state road workers, maintenance crews and anyone else employed by the state.

This is a huge blow to all of us here. I don't make much of a wage, after taxes and everything my net take home is about $1500 a month. That's supposed to be offset by the promise of great benefits and a secure retirement. The retirees haven't seen a cost of living increase in their pension since 1996. That's TWENTY years! If they increase the cost of insurance for these people who gave their entire working lives to public service they literally will not be able to afford doctor's visit's or medication. For young people, the loss of this benefit will mean no real reason to stick around on the job for 30+ years.

I'm beside myself right now.