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Working across generations for social justice, economic security, dignity, and a healthy planet for all of us.
From Wins to What’s Next – A Recap of the 2026 Legislative Session
was presented May 27th
If you missed the presentation
you can watch the recording here
Upcoming PSARA Events/meetings
(Click Here for a complete list of Events and Meetings)
PSARA June
Retiree Advocate
Click here to read the Advocate online
In this month's Retiree Advocate, we feature a letter from the president of AFGE 220 on Social Security Workers Visibility Day, June 10. There are actions all over WA State that you can participate in.
Also in this issue:
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An invitation to join us for Juneteenth.
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Anne Watanabe's analysis of the SCOTUS decision eviscerating the Voting Rights Act.
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A special article on WA Cares from the We Care For WA Cares Coalition.
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An article on potential changes to WA States electoral procedures by Robby Stern.
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Part 4 of Katie Harris's series on vertical integration in the health care industry.
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"No ICE in Our Cup" by Cindy Domingo.
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A resolution for the WA State Democratic Party Convention calling for divestment from fossil fuel stocks.
And more!
WA State Legislature Passes
Level the Medicare Playing Field Resolution
Thank you to all who attended
NO Kings Rallies
Health Secretary Kennedy is Attacking
Traditional Medicare in Washington State
In January, the Trump administration will be rolling out a new control on Traditional Medicare in six states, including Washington State. This program is called WISeR. It will affect Medicare benefits by requiring a new prior authorization for a number of medical decisions. This means your doctor will need to receive prior authorization from the Federal government before you get some medical treatments. Click Here for more on the WISeR Program and what you can do to stop it.
On December 6th PSARA Board Members Robby Stern and Anne Watanabe (hosted by Dan Grey and Evegreen State College) discuss the attacks on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Please listen to the interview and share with your friends: Click here to hear the interview.
Protecting our Assets
Protecting our Asses
In the last year PSARA’s Co-President, Jeff Johnson, wrote a series of articles for PSARA’s Retiree Advocate highlighting the need to move beyond fossil fuels and the responsibility of unions to insure that their retirement plans stop investing in fossil fuels not just because its good environmentally but also good economics. Unions can play a key role in jump starting our green future. These articles have been consolidated into a single publication: Protecting our Assets Protecting our Asses. Click here to download the pamphlet or read it online.
