Alliance for Retired Americans Blog

Alliance Rallies at on U.S. Capitol for “Jobs - Not Budget Cuts”

Alliance member Brenda Kelley Nelum of Woodbridge, Virginia spoke on Wednesday at the rally at on the U.S. Capitol, where activists told Congress to stop the job-killing budget cuts and take bold action to put Americans back to work.

Many of the protesters at the event were part of the #OccupyWallStreet movement that began two weeks ago in New York City.

Brenda Kelley Nelum said “I am honored to be here today with so many people who understand that it’s time for Congress to ACT to create jobs and get America’s economy moving again. And that it’s CERTAINLY NOT the time to cut our most meaningful programs like Social Security and Medicare!” She also got the crowd chanting “SENIOR POWER!” 

 

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THIS THURSDAY! Join a conference call with VA Gov. & DNC Chairman Kaine to learn more about the Affordable Care Act

Download Download flyer for exclusive conference call! 

All retiree leaders and activists are encouraged to participate!
 
The Alliance for Retired Americans is co-hosting a call with the DNC Seniors Coordinating Council, the National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare and several unions including AFSCME, AFT and IAM. 

This call is another opportunity for Alliance members to ask elected officials questions about health care and implementation of the new law.

Join retiree leaders and activists from around the country to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is directly benefiting seniors.

Details:

When:  June 17, 2010
Time:   2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Call-in:  1-877-317-8992
Passcode:  80985561

(The call-in number is toll free and participants will have the opportunity to make comments and ask Gov. Kaine questions.)

Alliance's National Convention

The Alliance's National 2010 Convention will kick-off our efforts to build the grassroots organizing power of retirees for the 2010 elections. Voters across the country will decide who will represent them in Congress and state capitols, and the retiree voice must amount to a mighty roar on Election Day.

Please join us for workshops and training sessions to strengthen our organizing and advocacy skills. We will hear from leading experts in public policy, health care, aging, and the media.

For more information, please use the following links:

2010 Convention Call - to learn additional details

2010 Registration Form - to send us a hard copy of your registration form

2010 National Conference Online Registration - to register now!