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Comment by Joe Balkis on June 17, 2012 at 3:11 -
June 23, 2012 - Edwardsville, IL Single-payer at the Goshen Market
Stop by the community table the 4th Saturday of every month through September.
When: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 8:00 am to noon Where: Downtown Edwardsville, in front of the Courthouse Who: Southern Illinois People for Progress
More information at Illinois Single-Payer Coalition website.
July 1, 2012 - Chicago, IL Single-payer at the Logan Square Farmers' Market.
Stop by the community tent, or join us.
When: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: Milwaukee Avenue at Logan Boulevard, Chicago Who: ISPC Chicago
More information at Illinois Single-Payer Coalition website.
In solidarity for single-payer, Francesca and Jeff Healthcare-NOW! National Staff
Healthcare-NOW! survives on the generosity of our supporters. Please consider making a donation or joining Healthcare-NOW! to support our efforts on our secure server.
Healthcare-NOW! - 800-453-1305 - 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Comment by Joe Balkis on May 9, 2012 at 17:09
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Wisconsin Professional Employee Council Endorses HR 676
The Wisconsin Professional Employee Council (WPEC) found a way to fight back against Governor Scott Walker’s effort to turn Wisconsinites against public employees’ health benefits. The union endorsed HR 676, Improved Medicare for All, the national single payer legislation introduced by Congressman John Conyers.
"We believe public workers should help extend health care to all working people,” said Barbara Smith, Steward for WPEC.
WPEC, Local 4848 of AFT-Wisconsin, endorsed HR 676 at its convention on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The union represents about 5,000 white collar state employees.
The local is among the many unions in Wisconsin struggling to defeat the unconscionable attacks on their rights and benefits by Governor Scott Walker.
Barbara Smith submitted the resolution that passed without opposition.
The resolution is below:
Support for Single Payer Health Care
Because of the continuing assault on the idea of providing affordable health insurance to all Americans, some politicians are using that to build resentment among the public towards the health insurance benefits that public employees of Wisconsin have, therefore that we as a union strive to provide that all citizens have access.
RESOLVED, that WPEC supports the idea of single-payer healthcare, also known as enhanced "Medicare for All," as expressed in proposals such as John Conyers' HR 676.
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HR 676 would institute a single payer health care system by expanding a greatly improved Medicare to everyone residing in the U. S.
HR 676 would cover every person for all necessary medical care including prescription drugs, hospital, surgical, outpatient services, primary and preventive care, emergency services, dental (including oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics), mental health, home health, physical therapy, rehabilitation (including for substance abuse), vision care and correction, hearing services including hearing aids, chiropractic, durable medical equipment, palliative care, podiatric care, and long term care.
HR 676 ends deductibles and co-payments. HR 676 would save hundreds of billions annually by eliminating the high overhead and profits of the private health insurance industry and HMOs.
In the current Congress, HR 676 has 76 co-sponsors in addition to Conyers.
HR 676 has been endorsed by 591 union organizations including 140 Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations and 40 state AFL-CIO's (KY, PA, CT, OH, DE, ND, WA, SC, WY, VT, FL, WI, WV, SD, NC, MO, MN, ME, AR, MD-DC, TX, IA, AZ, TN, OR, GA, OK, KS, CO, IN, AL, CA, AK, MI, MT, NE, NJ, NY, NV & MA).
For further information, a list of union endorsers, or a sample endorsement resolution, contact:
Kay Tillow All Unions Committee For Single Payer Health Care--HR 676 c/o Nurses Professional Organization (NPO) 1169 Eastern Parkway, Suite 2218 Louisville, KY 40217 (502) 636 1551 Email: nursenpo@aol.com http://unionsforsinglepayer.org
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Comment by Joe Balkis on May 6, 2012 at 13:00
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Sunday May 6th at 8pm Eastern time is Healthcare-NOW!'s monthly single-payer activist call. Join activists from across the nation to give and hear updates on what we can do to build the movement for single-payer universal healthcare.The dial-in number is 1-218-862-1300 and conference code 441086. To mute and unmute your line, please dial 4*.Proposed agenda: - Update on Divestment Campaign for Healthcare - Report-back on May Day activities - Report-back on Northern New Jersey Healthcare Forum - Missouri Single-Payer bill hearing - Organizing updates--share what you're working onEmail francesca@healthcare-now.org with suggested agenda items or questions.In solidarity for single-payer, Francesca and Jeff Healthcare-NOW! National StaffHealthcare-NOW! survives on the generosity of our supporters. Please consider making a donation or joining Healthcare-NOW! to support our efforts on our secure server.
Healthcare-NOW! - 800-453-1305- 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 29, 2012 at 16:34
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Join us for an educational program that will: Debunk the myths surrounding Social Security
Explain the proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security Outline smart solutions to strengthening these programs
Give you tools to join the campaign to preserve America’s retirement security programs We will also discuss state programs that impact retirees. Monday, April 30 2 - 3:30 pm Waukegan Public Library Ray Bradbury Room 128 N. County Street Waukegan
Snacks & Refreshments This event is free To RSVP contact Emily Stuart (312) 427-2114 ext. 207 illinoisara@gmail.com
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 23, 2012 at 18:04
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What: Bowling for Single-Payer Chicago 2012Fundraiser for Illinois Single-Payer CoalitionWhen: Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmBowling starts promptly at 3:00 pm!Where: Diversey River Bowl, 2211 West Diversey ParkwayCost: $25 covers lane fee, shoes, one pizza per lane, and one pitcher of beer or soft drinks per lane No single-payer supporter turned away!RSVP: Ann Testa 773-619-8035, orAl Nowakowski alpinge@gmail.comIf you cannot afford the $25, please contact Sonja Rotenberg sonja.rotenberg@gmail.comSpecial guests: Donna Smith (confirmed);Larry Smith (invited)Quentin Young (invited)Wheelchair access: yesPost-bowling get-together: Home of Jim and Anne, 2417 W. Medill (approximately 3/4 mile from Diversey Bowl). Potluck (we can order pizza). We regret that our home is not wheelchair accessible.Sponsors: Illinois Media Progressives, ISPC Chicago, your organization?Check out some previous Chicago Bowling for Single-Payer events.Does your organization want to be a sponsor of Single-Payer Bowling 2012 Chicago?You give: You agree to publicize the event to your contacts; and to let us use your organization's name in our publicity.You get: Space on our table for handouts and to sell your tee shirts or other merchandise; we use your organization's name in our publicityContact for sponsorship: Al Nowakowski alpinge@gmail.com, orAnne Scheetz annescheetz@gmail.com
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 22, 2012 at 4:24
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Chicago: Basic Street Medic Training - May 4-6When: May 4 - 6, 2012 Where: Multi Kulti, 1000 N MilwaukeeThe Spreading the Health Conference in conjunction with Chicago Action Medical will offer a 20 hour street medic training on May 4-6 in Chicago to train new medics and support actions against the upcoming NATO summit.
Street medics have been providing fellow activists with first aid treatment and medical support during direct actions and street protests for social and economic justice for over 45 years.We have been active in the civil rights movement, the anti-Vietnam War movement, American Indian Movement, Earth First! and other environmental defense actions, the anti-corporate globalization movement, and many other actions. Street medics have also participated internationally in solidarity with other liberation movements, from Palestine to Chiapas, and have responded to disasters including Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake. Most recently, street medics have been active in the Occupy Movement, often working alongside other medical professionals or activists aware of the need for first aid support.
We will have trainers from across the country and Chicago Action Medical members leading the training.
- The training will include all the information we feel people need to run on the streets as a marked street medic, with the primary goal of providing basic first aid and urgent care at protests
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 22, 2012 at 4:20
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Please check the ISPC website for updates:
http://www.ilsinglepayercoalition.org/site/content/single-payer-bow...What: Bowling for Single-Payer Chicago 2012
Fundraiser for Illinois Single-Payer Coalition
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bowling starts promptly at 3:00 pm!
Where: Diversey River Bowl, 2211 West Diversey Parkway
Cost: $25 covers lane fee, shoes, one pizza per lane, and one pitcher of beer or soft drinks per lane No single-payer supporter turned away!
RSVP: Ann Testa 773-619-8035, or
Al Nowakowski alpinge@gmail.com
If you cannot afford the $25, please contact Sonja Rotenberg sonja.rotenberg@gmail.com
Special guests: Donna Smith (confirmed);
Larry Smith (invited)
Quentin Young (invited)
Wheelchair access: yes
Post-bowling get-together: Home of Jim and Anne, 2417 W. Medill (approximately 3/4 mile from Diversey Bowl). Potluck (we can order pizza). We regret that our home is not wheelchair accessible.
Sponsors: Illinois Media Progressives, ISPC Chicago, your organization?
Check out some previous Chicago Bowling for Single-Payer events.
Does your organization want to be a sponsor of Single-Payer Bowling 2012 Chicago?
You give: You agree to publicize the event to your contacts; and to let us use your organization's name in our publicity.
You get: Space on our table for handouts and to sell your tee shirts or other merchandise; we use your organization's name in our publicity
Contact for sponsorship: Al Nowakowski alpinge@gmail.com, or
Anne Scheetz annescheetz@gmail.com
See you there!
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 7, 2012 at 14:38
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Your welcome Sister! :)
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Comment by Doreen McGrath on April 6, 2012 at 4:39 -
Thanks for the link Joe. I signed.
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Comment by Joe Balkis on April 5, 2012 at 16:00
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Thank you again Doreen.
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