Last week, members of CWA Local 1120 rallied in Hudson, N.Y., at a city park to raise awareness about proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and other social safety net programs could have life-threatening ramifications for people already living on fixed incomes. The group of activists marched to the local Social Security office, where they continued to share information. Activists called for increased taxes on the wealthy to help keep Social Security, Medicare, and similar programs funded. Raising additional revenues from high-income earners should be a preferred policy approach that strengthens rather than weakens the program.”Members of CWA Local 1120 rallied in Hudson, N.Y., to share information and call for legislators to halt cuts to social safety net programs including Social Security and Medicare.

Source: Forbes May 02, 2024 19:44 UTC