> The union does not control the pension or healthcare in any way whatsoever. Pretty much all teachers unions negotiate healthcare and pensions, I think. That

> The union does not control the pension or healthcare in any way whatsoever. Pretty much all teachers unions negotiate healthcare and pensions, I think. That is, what plans you have access to, the contributions you need to make for them, and the dept. of ed.'s contribution and eligibility rules. The union and the state dept. of ed negotiate together.