Marianne Pizzitola, representing the largest retiree organization in the country, organizes and protect the healthcare of retired labor.

Labor & Healthcare Confidential

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We discuss Labor unions and healthcare issues in NYC and nationwide. mariannepizzitola.substack.com

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Marianne Pizzitola, representing the largest retiree organization in the country, organizes and protect the healthcare of retired labor.

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Debunking the UFT/DC37 Back Room Pension Deal - EXPOSED 11.03.2025 18:37

But when retirees, a progressive comptroller and right think tank all agree the pension deal these two hair brained unions were trying to sneak in is a bad deal - we can’t be wrong. Pensions should be as fully funded as possible. So should healthcare but that is another video. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Doctors Office Fights Medicare Advantage plan Denials of Prior Authorization 23.01.2025 1:08:48

We said it a million times. A union who thinks they created a “custom” MA plan made especially for their members isn’t only lying to the people, they are lying to themselves. MA allows you to “customize” perks - like a debit card, silver sneakers, cab rides, etc, but these are at the DIRECT EXPENSE of access to ANY doctor or hospital in America that accepts Medicare - and that is about 99%. In NYC...