MAPE and AFSCME members refused to accept the high co-pays and out-of-pocket limits proposed by the state, and so in September, 2001, members of the two biggest unions representing state workers voted overwhelmingly to strike.
MAPE and AFSCME members refused to accept the high co-pays and out-of-pocket limits proposed by the State, and so, went on strike on October 1,2001. On October 11th MAPE, members of the two biggest unions representing state workers voted overwhelmingly to strike.