Local paper of record The Saratogaian reports that the College is currently involved in negotiations with Local 200United union employees over what percent of health coverage costs Skidmore must pay on behalf of its post office, dining services, grounds and custodial service employees.

The original Saratogaian article is really confusing and full of numbers and since I’m an English major it mostly went over my head but here are two important looking quotes for you to read and think deeply about.  ADULTHOOD!!!!

The three-year contract that expired on May 31, 2010 called for the college to pay 21 percent of gross payroll to the 1199SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund for employees’ health and related benefits.

However, the contribution rate required by the insurer increased to 22.75 percent 19 months ago, on Jan. 1, 2009. Since then, no one has been paying the 1.75 percent difference, despite several notifications to the college that money is owed.

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According to the contract between the college and SEIU Local 200United posted on Skidmore’s website, the college agreed to pay the Greater New York Health Fund 20.75 percent of monthly gross pay for eligible full-time employees until June 1, 2007 and increased the amount to 21 percent as of Jan. 1, 2008.