Texans are studying the proposed "Black Budget" from Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN) in the congressional session begun after Labor Day. In the next few weeks, Republicans intend to pass these proposals listed by our national organization: Cut Medicare by $487 billion In... Read more
Texas retirees are finding ways to pitch in on Gulf Coast disaster relief. National ARA is encouraging donations to the Texas Worker Relief Fund, and several of our members have sent $100 contributions already. The Dallas Chapter meets at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 6, at... Read more
The good news is that TARA leaders report that our activists on the Gulf Coast are OK so far. Chapter Presidents in Beaumont, Corpus Christi, and Houston have been asked if they need aid and, so far, they reply that they are OK. The Texas AFL-CIO is collecting disaste... Read more
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans continues our statewide fight for health care and retiree rights. [caption id="attachment_1448" align="alignright" width="472"] Austin TARA on front line for health care[/caption] &... Read more
We have a plan to save and extend the right to retire in America: organize the retirees! Our chapters in every major Texas population center are working hard on the plan. Here are a few of the things going on right now: Action in Austin More Actions in Dallas Nationwide Pr... Read more
The Alliance for Retired Americans asks for emergency mobilizations to stop "Trumpcare." It is presently being prepared in secret by 13 Senators. They expect to use legislative maneuvers to keep it from the public before a quick "fast track" vote, possibly on June 26. Nationa... Read more
Our national office has evaluated the 2016 congressional votes. [caption id="attachment_2199" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Senator Bernie Sanders with Tony Padilla[/caption] For Immediate Release June 5, 2017Contact: David Blank – 202/637-5275 or dblank@retiredam... Read more
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans statewide meeting is set for 4-6PM on Friday, June 23 in room 335A of the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar Street in Houston 77010. We Have a Lot to Talk About [caption id="attachment_2194" align="aligncenter" width="719"] Rose ... Read more
The following was submitted by our Texas Alliance Secretary, Tony Padilla: Tony Padilla Activity Report TCU-IAM Legislative Conference May 7-11, 2017 Tony Padilla, Secretary of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans joined IAMAW Machinist IP Bob Martinez and other groups ... Read more