Legislation & Politics

Helena, Montana (July 13, 2007)

Ray Peck, Council 9 AFSCME retiree and former Montana state legislator

Ray Peck, Council 9 AFSCME retiree and former Montana state legislator

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AFSCME Council 9

Ray Peck, Council 9 AFSCME retiree and former Montana state legislator, talks about the danger of privatizing Medicare. Peck joined AFSCME Council 9 Executive Director Don Kinman, Betty Beverly of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and other community leaders on July 13, 2007 to release a report compiled by the U.S.Action Education Fund showing that state taxpayers are subsidizing the insurance industry to the tune of $15 million a year.

They also called on Montana’s congressional delegation to reign in this insurance industry boondoggle. Click on the links below to learn more.

Read the press release (PDF)

Read the U.S.Action Education Fund report (PDF)

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Raymond Summers
Council 31, Illinois

Raymond Summers

"I'm not a Democrat or a Republican, but I am a proud city employee. I support candidates who are on our side. And after they win, I make sure they vote for legislation that supports public services."