CLEVELAND, November 9 — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has issued an Action Alert asking members to urge their Members of Congress to vote “no” on extending the Bush-era tax cuts.
Congress is heading back to Washington after the election for a “lame-duck” session that could have a devastating impact on the future of working families. We need more economic security, not less.
But some legislators are set on reaching a “grand bargain” that would cut the benefits we depend on. They want to cut our Social Security benefits, raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, and cut Medicaid, forcing families into bankruptcy when a loved one needs long-term care.
Why? All to pay for outrageous tax breaks for the richest 2% of Americans. That’s not what we voted for on Nov. 6. Take a stand and tell our representatives to put working families first.
Call Your Members of Congress NOW at 888-659-9401.
Tell them:
1. No more tax cuts for the richest 2% of Americans.
2. No benefit cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid.