Five things we need for health reform NOW!

Don't let insurance companies decide what kind of health care system you get! They are spending millions of dollars a day right now to derail historic health care reform that includes a strong public health insurance plan. Congress needs to hear from real working people LIKE YOU, not just insurance companies.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject:

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

As you work to achieve health care reform that works for working families, here are the five key principles of real health reform that I strongly support. Please advocate to:

-- Control costs and don't tax our benefits.

-- Provide guaranteed coverage for all Americans

-- Include a public health insurance option

-- Hold insurance companies accountable

-- Require employers to pay their fair share

Please fight to uphold these goals for strong reform so that all Americans can get affordable health care. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
October 06, 2009

Background Information

This week, local and state union activists and leaders are making sure Congress hears from working families, and not just insurance companies.

The Senate Finance Committee, which voted down a public health insurance option last week, is expected to vote and pass its bill at any time. The next step is to merge that bill with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee legislation that includes a public option and doesn’t tax workers' health benefits. That could be on the Senate floor as early as next week. House action is then likely soon after the Senate acts.