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• 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 >

• You Can Spot the Top TARA Supporters

  March 14, 2015: When the top TARA supporters drive up, we'll know them by the magnetic sign on their automobile door! Barbara Rojas, Secretary of the Dallas Chapter, did the research and worked on designs to order the signs. Without any special preparation, the sign...Read more >

• Dallas Chapter Sharpens Aim on the Issues

  March 04, 2015: On March 4, a cold, dark, rainy day, the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans held a bright and lively meeting at the APWU hall, 2010 Postal Way. They began with a review of our highly successful participation in the "Senior Day...Read more >

• Need a Speaker?

  February 25, 2015: Organizing four million Texas retirees is challenging. The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans works to affiliate with existing retiree organizations all over the state. In addition, we try to set up TARA Chapters that are open to everybody who supp...Read more >