retirement
Retirees gather, organize for social justice
June 17, 2014Themed "Building Retiree Power," the ARA convention focused on income inequality and preserving Americans' right to a secure retirement.
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Miners’ protest against Peabody continues despite settlement
August 13, 2013The union is continuing its fight for retired miners and their families in the courts, in Congress and through community action.
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Task force confronts at-risk pensions for 10 million workers
March 29, 2013The 2007-08 financial crisis, spurred by Wall Street's "casino capitalism," still threatens pension plans that affect 10 million workers.
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North Texas takes stand to save the right to retire
August 15, 2012North Texas activists this week protested the dumping of pension and health care rights.
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Study: Public employee pensions a bargain
October 25, 2011Public employee pension plans are actually far more cost effective than defined contribution, the 401k-style plans fashionable in the private sector.
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