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• Let’s Reach Out!

  May 09, 2015: To succeed in defending retirement rights, we have to organize as many supporters as possible. That means doing lots of outreach. Right now, volunteers are calling people that we think might help us with our May 29 fundraiser. Organizer Judy Bryant i...Read more >

• Fundraising Matters for Retirees

  May 07, 2015: The Dallas Chapter of TARA, meeting on May 6, acknowledged the significance of fund raising for retiree power. Volunteers spoke up to make our May 29 fundraiser a big success. And help Texas Retirees fight to keep and extend the right to retire 6-...Read more >

• Join Us to Plan More Action!

  May 04, 2015: Texas Organizer Judy Bryant writes: Please join us on Wednesday, May 6 from 12:30-2 pm for our regular Dallas Chapter monthly meeting.  We meet at the APWU Hall, 2010 Postal Way, Dallas Texas 75212. Everybody invited! We need YOU as we have muc...Read more >

• TARA Takes Action on Worker Safety

  April 28, 2015: Toward the end of our Workers Memorial Day program on April 28, Steelworker leader Jack Cavanaugh announced that we had gathered $100 to help the Texas City workers who are on strike for workplace safety. Earlier, he had explained that 1,100 workers ...Read more >

• Teacher’s Retirement at Risk

  April 28, 2015: The President of the Texas Federation of Teachers, Linda Bridges, has warned teacher retirees about HB 2506 in the Texas House Pension Committee. She writes, "This is a bill Texas AFT will strongly oppose. A defined contribution plan is a bad idea.Â...Read more >

• Fort Worth Chapter Meets Wednesday — New Threats Coming Up for Seniors

  April 14, 2015: Come to the Fort Worth meeting Jim Rivers, President of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, sends this invitation to all: "Tomorrow, April 15, is the regular 3rd Wednesday monthly meeting of the Ft Worth Chapter of ...Read more >

• Three More Actions Done, Two In the Works!

  April 10, 2015: The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is adding an important new ally. The Common Ground Street Choir led singing at the Retiree Luncheon at UAW 848 on April 9. They have already taken to the streets at Walmart protests and are now getting invited...Read more >

• Low Wage Workers Represented at March 27 News Conference

  March 27, 2015: Statement for Budget Cuts Press Conference Friday March 26th, 2015 Spanish: Trabajadores inmigrantes en nuestro país de Estados Unidos han dejado una huella duradera en todas las industrias.  A diario se quiebran el lomo para proveer comida a sus ...Read more >

• Texans Participating in White House Conference on Aging

  March 27, 2015: President Obama is holding six regional conferences to discuss seniors' views. The Alliance for Retired Americans is organizing several more so that the President can get a larger view of what is happening with seniors across the land. Organizer Judy...Read more >

• TARA Welcomes Austin Leader Glenn Scott

  March 23, 2015: The Austin Chapter of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans elected Glenn Scott as President during their March 19 meeting at the AFT hall. She told the participating members, "I am very humbled by your vote of confidence in me to be your president an...Read more >