Preserving and strengthening Social Security for Washington State
One change could eliminate the long-term shortfall, promote tax equity and allow a modest benefit increase now The 2012 Social Security Trustees' Report shows the nation’s most important and popular social insurance system is on sound financial footing for at least another generation. With $2.7 trillion in its trust fund, Social Security can pay full …
Continue reading The simple Social Security fix no one wants to talk about
An educational event at Highline Community College on April 12th highlighted some of the common misconceptions about Social Security - and showed how easy it would be to strengthen the program and improve benefits. The event was taped and edited together by the Washington State Labor Council's Kathy Cummings. Please enjoy this brief video featuring highlights …
Continue reading Video: An easy fix for Social Security – Scrap the Cap!
From the Federal Way Mirror, by Editor Andy Hobbs: One in four Washington state households rely on Social Security benefits, along with 54 million people nationwide. As demand for benefits grows, so does the call for reforming the system. Social Security Works Washington, a new statewide coalition of labor and retiree groups, is hammering home …
Continue reading Social Security reform: Kucinich and coalition say ‘scrap the cap’
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