Greetings,

Please see the information below from the American Federation of Teachers national offices. This is one of the most important issues in our country at the moment - so take a minute to speak up.

Thanks.

Lynn Nordgren, MFT President

The Most Important Voice in the Healthcare Debate Is Yours.

Many of you already have contacted your senators in support of real healthcare reform, and we thank you. However, our work is not done--in fact, it's just beginning. At this moment, key Senate committees are negotiating what will be included in the final legislation on which senators will vote. They are looking at many proposals; the choice the Senate makes will affect all Americans. We need your help. Remember, your voice is the most important one in this debate.

Here are two ways you can help:

1) Send a letter to your senators now at:   http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/epaawdF1Tjas/.

2) Participate in a National Call-in Day on Oct. 7. Look for more details in a future e-mail on how you can be connected directly to your senators' offices to share our important message on healthcare reform.

Tell your senators you want reform that will:
 * Control costs and not tax our health insurance benefits;
 * Provide affordable coverage for all Americans;
 * Encourage competition by including a national public health insurance plan option;
 * Prevent employers from dropping coverage; and
 * Prevent shifting new Medicare costs to states.