American Federation of Government Employees and the California Alliance for Retired Americans Host a Demonstration in Anaheim 

To mark Social Security’s 89th birthday, the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220 and the California Alliance for Retired Americans will celebrate and highlight the importance of access to Social Security and benefit solvency with a non-disruptive demonstration.  

Many members of Congress have suggested either cutting Social Security benefits or raising the retirement age to “fix” the program. Meanwhile, budget cuts have reduced the number of employees available to help current and future beneficiaries in the timely manner they deserve. Congress must “fund it to fix it” to provide for a Social Security Administration capable of serving the millions of Americans who rely on its services. 

 WHO: American Federation of Government Employees Council 220 & California Alliance for Retired Americans 

WHAT: The American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, California Alliance for Retired Americans, and community members are gathering to celebrate Social Security’s 89th birthday and demand Congress support SSA workers. Without increased funding, Social Security will continue to be understaffed and unable to provide timely assistance and access to families’ earned benefits. To celebrate another year of Social Security, Congress must “fund it to fix it.” 

WHEN: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 10:30 a.m. PDT 

WHERE: Social Security Office, 900 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 

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About AFGE Council 220 

AFGE Council 220 is the National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals of the American Federation of Government Employees. Our Council is comprised of 18 Elected officers who serve on the executive committee (EC). There are eight nationally elected general officers (Executive Board; EB) and ten Regional Vice Presidents (RVPS), each elected within one of Social Security’s ten regions. For more information, visit http://www.afgec220.org/.  

About the California Alliance for Retired Americans 

The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) is a statewide nonprofit organization that unites retired workers and community groups to win social and economic justice, full civil rights, and a better, more secure future for ourselves, our families, and future generations. CARA is the official state affiliate of the Alliance for Retired Americans, www.retiredamericans.org.