Believe it or not, for much of history, the United States has been passing legislation without the aid of a “filibuster proof majority” of either party in the Senate. Legislation has been passed through strong leadership and a commitment to serve the people. So tell Congress to use all the tools at its disposal to get this reform done. Our asks for Congress: 1. ) Use the special budgetary procedures designed for these sort of situations The reconciliation process is a way for the majority of the Senate to pass items that affect the budget under rules that prohibit a filibuster. A simple majority is all that is needed to pass reforms. Since much of health care reforms we need are related to cost, it’s a good way to make sure those issues are addressed. 2.) Include part-time workers Holding large employers responsible for making quality health coverage available to part-timers is not only good for workers and our economy, but will help pay for reform. Part-time workers should be included in coverage and in the calculation of fees on employers. | ||
What Can I Do?
- Spread the Word
Print out the Part-Timer Flyer and post in your breakroom, local library, or any other public place.
- Call Congress
Calls do matter. If you aren't sure what to say, we've got a great online tool that makes it very easy and will guide you through the process.
Senate "Free-Rider" Provision fails to hold large employers accountable A new report, "Health Care Reform and Walmart: What the Senate Health Care Reform Bill Means to the Country’s Largest Employer," outlines how that the Senate Health Care Bill, as written, fails to hold Walmart responsible for the health care costs of its 1.4 million employees. | Part-Time Workers Need Health Care Download the flyer and share with your coworkers. |
June 25 Rally for Real Health Care ReformSponsored by Health Care for America Now! the mid-day Capitol Hill rally was followed by lobbying visits and several town hall meetings. President Obama and many congressional Democrats are backing health care reform that brings down costs, provides quality care for all and includes a public health care option, among other key principles. But the insurance industry and big pharmaceutical companies are desperately trying to weaken health care reform and protect their soaring profits and near monopoly control of the health care market.
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--Laurie Piazza, Local 428 (left)
-Mary Tapia-Barthel, UFCW Local 881 (left) | |||||
"HEALTH CARE IS A MAJOR CONCERN FOR THIS COUNTRY.
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