Dear John,
On May 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), powerful legislation to address the economic emergency facing the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The HEROES Act includes an effective, comprehensive solution to the multiemployer pension funding crisis that would provide long-term security for pension funds, including the B&C Fund, and for beneficiaries. The BCTGM was actively involved in labor’s effort to get this proposal included in the legislation.
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has so far refused to take action on the HEROES Act. Without strong pressure from working people, the Senate may not take action and we would lose this valuable opportunity to protect our pensions.
Please call your U.S. Senator using the AFL-CIO's toll-free number: 866-832-1560
Or visit the AFL-CIO's Heroes Act Action Page and click to be connected immediately.
You can also help by distributing this flier to co-workers and within your community. Urge everyone you know to call their Senators and tell them to PASS THE HEROES ACT.
Thank you for all that you do.
In solidarity,
Anthony
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Anthony Shelton, BCTGM International Union President
