Political Action & VOTE/COPE

Posts relating to politics and how it affects our membership, teachers and education.

Upcoming NYSARA Conference …

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Long Island Chapter

Conference

Friday April 28, 2017

10:30 – 12:30

Main Topic:

Ramifications to Medicare & Medicaid if Obamacare repealed

Martha Livingston, PhD, Chair, Public Health SUNY Old Westbury will be giving a presentation on impact of repealing ACA
Also
NYSARA President, Barry Kaufmann will update on current issues we should be aware of, including proposed Constitutional Convention
NYSUT- Suffolk
150 Motor Parkway- Hauppauge (Citibank bldg)
Media Center-downstairs
Questions and RSVP to Joan Perrini at 631-273-8822

Take Action to Preserve Medicare, Social Security and the ACA

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The new Congress has pledged to make drastic changes in Medicare, Social Security and the Affordable Care Act. The New York State Alliance for Retired Americans is calling on retired New Yorkers to take action and let our voices by heard by participating in the Congressional National Call-In Day on Wednesday, January 4th. and a White House National Call-In day on Monday January 23rd (866) 828-4162.

Visit the NYSARA website for more information.

Take Action

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The New York State Alliance for Retired American has issued a CALL FOR ACTION to protect the Affordable Care Act, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from proposed cuts.

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NYSARA Upcoming Actions on ACA and Social Security Reform, Medicare Privatization and Medicaid Block Grants

1.  Send Your Congressional Representative a message that they should not pass a medicare voucher plan by printing and sending this form to your Congressional Representative and our two Senator’s.  If you need to find your federal and NYS elected Representatives office addresses by your address or zip code go to the link above and click the hotline to their web site.
2.  Attend a meeting, with the NYSARA leadership in January with your local Congressional Representative.  The first scheduled meeting is with Congressman Chris Collins (R 27th CD) on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 10:30 am in his Lancaster office.  If you are a constituent of Congressman Collins and would like to attend please RSVP your name and contact information to [email protected]
3.  Participate in Congressional National Call-In Day Wednesday, January 4th and a White House National Call-In day on Monday January 23rd (866) 828-4162.
The script for the Congressional call in will assist in your call.
House Speaker Paul Ryan told Fox News that he would push legislation in early 2017 that would end Medicare’s guaranteed health care benefits, Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX) has submitted legislation that would annihilate Social Security (See details below), the Affordable care Act is under siege and a Medicaid block grant proposal that would put a $108 billion hole in the New York State budget are all being pushed.
For additional information visit the NYSARA website.

Urgent Request From NYSUT 

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SIGN THE PETITION: Say NO to Right-Wing Zealot Betsy Devos as Education Secretary. NYSUT has issued an call to everyone who cares about public education to sign a petition protesting the nomination of Betsy Devos as Secretary of Education. Ms. Devos is not an educator, but a major proponent of private school vouchers in her home state of Michigan. NYSUT implores you to make you voices heard by the Senate that must confirm her nomination. Visit the NYSUT website to read the full story — and make an impact by sharing the link on your Facebook page.