Retiree Council presents workshop on Social Security, Medicare

The Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO, will host a free workshop Jan. 7 on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how to talk with other people about the future of these important safety net programs.

The workshop will be Thursday, January 7, from  1 to 4 p.m. at the Minnesota AFL-CIO offices, 175 Aurora Ave., St. Paul.

Buddy Robinson, staff director of the Minnesota Citizens Federation Northeast, will lead the discussion. Robinson believes strongly that the safety  net is important — not just for today’s seniors, but for baby boomers, children and generations to come.

Workshop participants will learn key facts about the essential economic security programs and progressive solutions to protect and improve them. They will get easy-to-use informational materials and tips on how to give presentations and facilitate dialogues on these topics.

The Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO, is the umbrella federation of labor retiree organizations and unions with retirees. It provides retired union members and spouses official representation within the Minnesota AFL-CIO and enables retired trade unionists to speak with a unified voice on public policy issues.  Affiliated organizations coordinate joint activities through the council.

For more information, visit the Retiree Council webpage.