The May 6, 2017 Conference, FAMILY SECURITY AND RETIREE POWER IN A TIME OF CRISIS, drew over 100 people to the Minnesota Nurses Association to hear speakers and participate in a variety of workshops. Special thanks to keynote speaker Robert Roach Jr., President of the Alliance for Retired Americans and closing speaker Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, President of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, for their inspiring remarks.
Read moreWayne Withrow Wayne Withrow and his wife depend on Medicare and Social Security every day. After spending nearly three decades in public service, Wayne was able to retire when he was eligible for Medicare benefits. Both Wayne and his wife have medical conditions that require support from Medicare and Social Security. Wayne’s need for the
Read moreThe Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans will be having their 10th Annual State Convention on June 21. Sessions and speakers will include tips for aging in Iowa, including staying safe in homes, and recognizing scams and elder abuse. The convention will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center- DMACC Campus, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway,
Read moreDon’t Let Him Destroy Seniors’ Health Care June 22, 2017 1-866-828-4162 Urge Your Senators to Vote No on the AHCA. Tell them: -No Age Tax – Americans 50-64 Will Pay 5 Times More for coverage. -AHCA ends health care for 23 million Americans – including seniors, children and people with disabilities. -It raids the Medicare
Read moreWe need your help again to protect our health care. Right now, behind closed doors in Washington, a dozen Republican Senators are meeting to decide what will happen with our health care. They have held no public hearings to allow the public to see what they are doing. We must fight back. Please click to
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