Prior to Act 10, they had been paying nothing for either one. Taxpayers were stuck with the entire bill. Even after the law was passed, Public employees were only required to pay 12.6% of their health insurance premium costs and 50% of their pension contributions [after Act 10]. By contrast, private sector employees pay an average of 28% of their family premiums and don't have pensions at all. (2:10:20–2:10:34)
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Asserts the specific contributions required from public employees for health insurance and pensions after Act 10.
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