Speech
Trumka: Protect Medicare, Strengthen Social Security
… Brothers and sisters, it’s good to have so many seasoned labor leaders and activists in our nation’s capital. Seasoned, how do you like that word? My … to have all of you in Washington. I know you’ve gathered from across the country, and I know you’ve been doing important work back in your home states, essential work. You’ve been growing the Alliance for Retired Americans. You’re on the move. … be better prepared with what you gain here, to push our movement forward. And for that we all say, thank you. Our extreme right-wing political opponents and corporate CEOs will challenge us at every turn. But nobody and nothing can match the …