Seniors Rally in New London to Protect Social Security

 

Over 100 Seniors and union members responded to a call from U.S. Representative Joe Courtney to join a rally to protect Social Security. The rally, held in New London on April 15 aimed “to protect people’s Social Security benefits and a call to action against the Trump Administration’s actions impacting Social Security workers.”

The spirited crowd was not fazed by rainy weather when listening to comments by Representative Courtney and Mary Elia, CT Alliance for Retired Americans. They also held numerous signs calling for Hands Off Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security; Protect Workers Rights; and Protect Our Democracy. Numerous drivers passing by honked their horns in support.

This rally is just one of many public actions recently in Southeastern Connecticut addressing everyday concerns as well as defending democracy against Trump and the MAGA Right.

Hundreds of workers, members of the Marine Draftsmen’s Association/UAW,rallied outside Electric Boat Corporation in Groton, demanding that the company bargain in good faith for a new contract. The MDA/UAW members later responded to Electric Boat’s refusal to hold contract negotiations by voting to go on strike if necessary.

Two Hands Off Democracy! Rallies on April 5 th saw over a thousand participants in New London and 300 in Niantic. Adding to the on-going struggles, health care workers and their unions are fighting back against corporate healthcare systems plans to cut back services and jobs in Eastern Connecticut including eliminating visiting nurse service to home bound patients.

The Protect Social Security rally is an important part of the developing movements aimed at protecting people’s day-to-day lives and democratic rights.