August 18, 2023 Ohio Alliance President Norm Wernet joined America’s Workforce Union Podcast to talk about efforts to prevent the passage of State Issue 1 and Social Security's 88th anniversary. You can click above or on this link to listen.... Read more
July 21, 2023 Alliance Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed ongoing staffing issues at nursing homes throughout the U.S. as well as prescription drug costs. You can click above or on this link to listen.... Read more
On Thursday, the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and William Franks, Jr., a board member of the Alliance from Dane County, Wisconsin, filed a legal challenge to three provisions of Wisconsin election law that place unnecessary restrictions on casting abse... Read more
The Biden administration is preparing to address the nursing home staffing crisis by introducing a proposed rule that includes requiring more care workers per resident. Low staffing often means that workers are forced to manage care for dozens of patients at a time, frequently le... Read more
A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds a dismal retirement outlook for Generation X, the first generation to enter the labor market following the shift from defined benefit pension plans to 401(k)-style defined contribution accounts. The r... Read more
Social Security was in the news this week with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) holding a hearing entitled, “Protecting Social Security for All: Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share,” and Rep. John Larson (CT) re-introducing the Social Security 2100... Read more
2023 Anniversary Summer Legislative Toolkit Our legislative toolkit has all of the things you'll need to mobilize for change on key retirement security issues this summer. These resources include issue position papers, sample letters to the editor, event guides, and digital m... Read more
How to Use this Toolkit This overview will help you get started with your mobilization efforts this Older Americans Month. It provides detailed descriptions of the various sections and materials in the rest of the toolkit. Read more ... Read more
Position Papers and Fact Sheets We included copies of our RSC Budget Proposal, Threats to Social Security, Expanding Social Security, Social Security and Medicare Figures, Medicaid, and Social Security Figures fact sheets and position papers in the Anniversary Summer toolkit. ... Read more
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