Health

of life here are lost because of our dysfunctional, costly, for- profit healthcare system. Leave the workforce for the experience and education of travel, to help a loved one who might be ill or in distress, or move to another location for better prospects and you'll lose health coverage.

From what I understand, employers initiated taking on health insurance for workers back in the days of of prosperity and unionization in the 1950s, 60s as an added attraction and benefit. How things have changed since then.

I've watched a number of women, the traditional caregivers struggle with the need to care for children, parents and relatives, some who are out of town and at the same time maintain their job, for the benefits.

It's grossly unfair to employees and their co- workers who often have to take up the slack if they're out because of inadequate resources and planning for medical and family leave.