The union walked out over a company proposal that employees pay a share of the cost of medical insurance.

When coverage is available in such companies, the employees are often required to pay a large share of the cost.

New York's share of the cost is to be 30 to 35 percent; the federal government would pay 65 to 70 percent.

You'll probably pay your share of the cost in at least two ways.

The county is willing to pay the state's share of the extra cost.

Federal investigators say that in some cases, unethical suppliers do not bill patients for their share of the cost.

Lapeer City's estimated share of the cost $100 million including a water treatment plant.

The Commons' share of the cost would be under £100,000.

Council members cited the $6 million share of the cost, uncertainty over the plan's effectiveness, and public opposition.

Congress can claim credit for expanding the Medicaid program, but state governments will have to bear a heavy share of the cost.