social security
New Hampshire retirees blast Sen. Ayotte’s voting record
February 10, 2014The voting record of Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte has drawn the ire of New Hampshire retirees.
Read moreNow is the time for action
October 29, 2013A conference committee has been established, with a Dec. 13 report back date to propose a new budget. Republican Paul Ryan is already discussing cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Read moreTrumka warns Dems: stick by Social Security, Medicare
October 25, 2013LAS VEGAS - AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has put lawmakers on notice to stick by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid or face labor opposition at the polls next year.
Read moreOhio unionists want a march to protect Social Security
October 21, 2013"Retirees are sick and tired of being scapegoats for these politicians in Washington. Social Security recipients and pensioners have already been hit hard."
Read moreHow does the shutdown and the debt ceiling fight affect you?
October 10, 2013There has been precious little discussion of what the gridlock means to workers and their families outside the Capitol Beltway.
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