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Based on Mr. Mulgrew’s new position against Medicare Advantage, shouldn’t the UFT publicly endorse the bills in the City Council and the New York State Legislature to preserve Medicare and Medicare supplement coverage at no cost for New York City retirees and their dependents?

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Jun 26·edited Jun 26Author

Absolutely. I've written that here at least once. In fact, I'd argue they should make sure it's passed, not simply pay lip service to it.

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Jun 26Liked by Arthur Goldstein

Don’t stop writing, Arthur. They have a lasting impact. More people read your words than the “like” buttons indicate.

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Jun 26·edited Jun 26Author

Thanks for your encouragement, Larry. I appreciate it. According to Substack, thousands read these pieces.

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I am hoping the UFT leadership reads your columns and comments.

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I'm sure they read. I'm equally sure they won't comment, I'm afraid.

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LET US MAKE IT EASY

PLEASE STATE YOUR OBJECTIVES

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Easy would be you doing your homework before making baseless assertions. I've been writing online for 19 years. I'm published in the NY Daily News, the NY Post, Gotham Gazette, City Limits, Huffington Post and elsewhere. I'm an advocate for better health care for all Americans. I'm an advocate for public education. I'm an advocate for lower class sizes, for the students I serve. I'm pro-labor, pro-union, and this page specifically exists to improve union. And while you ponder that, you may want to read this: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-republicans-privatize-medicare-1234960808/

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We should keep their site free from politics

I support you

However if you cannot keep this free from politics you will divide us

which we do not need

Marianne organization does not make political so we are all united

Let us work on our objectives

Thank you

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I am not Marianne. I paint what I see. Anyone who does not wish to see it is free to look elsewhere.

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Marianne put together a great organization and got results

I want to win and achieve our objectives

I thought you did too

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So let's see. You assume I share exactly the same objectives as you (whatever they may be), and if I do not, I do not wish to win (whatever it is you have determined we need to win).

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