social security
Republicans plunge nation into government shutdown
October 1, 2013"Repeal the job-killing sequester," Richard Trumka declared. "Protect food aid for the poor. And create jobs and raise hundreds of billions of dollars to invest in our future by ending tax subsidies for outsourcing."
Read moreSocial Security turns 78
August 14, 2013President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, providing, for the first time ever, guaranteed income for retirees and creating a system of unemployment benefits.
Read moreOhioans “chain” Cleveland Public Square to protest Social Security cuts
July 8, 2013The 150 participants came from Toledo, Canton, Akron, Columbus, Ashtabula, and even Pittsburgh, as well as Cleveland. They were part of at least 45 "human chain" protests around the country.
Read moreSocial Security supporters form human chains in 45 cities
July 3, 2013Social Security advocates formed human chains in at least 45 cities from coast to coast yesterday to protest the "chained CPI."
Read moreWill Parry, labor and retiree advocate, 1920-2013
May 17, 2013Will Parry," a warrior for working people for more than seven decades," died May 13 at the age of 93.
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