About the Alliance for Retired Americans
The Alliance is a unique state/national organization working to create an America that protects the health and economic security of seniors, rewards work, strengthens families and builds thriving communities. It was launched nationally in 2001 and in Wisconsin in 2005 by a coalition of AFL-CIO affiliated unions and community-based organizations dedicated to economic and social justice.
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is a voice for retirees and older Americans. Our goal is to educate, energize and mobilize Wisconsin seniors to make a difference through activism.
The Wisconsin Alliance fights for:
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A strong Social Security system that provides guaranteed benefits & protects families for life.
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Health care seniors can depend on through Medicare
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Affordable and accessible prescription drugs
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Strengthen Pension laws
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Affordable and accessible long term care
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Continuation of the Wisconsin SeniorCare Prescription Drug program
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Passage of the Employee Free Choice Act
2008 Senior Power Lunch a Success
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans 13th annual Senior Power Lunch was held at the Wyndham Hotel and Convention Center-Milwaukee Airport, 4747 South Howell Avenue, on Monday, October 13, 2008. Senator Russ Feingold was the keynote speaker.
During the program, individuals from three areas, Government, Labor, and Community Organizations, were honored for their efforts on behalf of seniors and retirees.
Honorees included:
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Leslie "Buzz" Davis, a labor activist and retired state planner
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Patricia Jerominski, the president and CEO of iCare
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Steve Kagen, M.D., the Wisconsin 8th District Congressional Representive
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Marilyn "Mike" Nemeth, a senior activist and retired teacher
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Ronald "Red" Platz, a retired UAW CAP Representative
Sponsoring Organizations:
Other Contributing Organizations:
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Kohl Charities, Inc.
Exhibitors:
