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Dear John,
Today we celebrate former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday, and I imagine she would be proud of how far women have come when it comes to equity. But she would probably also recognize how far women are still lagging behind men when it comes to retirement security.
Today, women earn 82 cents on the dollar compared to men, which translates into a significant loss of income in retirement. And the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated many gender inequalities, including the fact that women continue to be steered into jobs with less pay, little job security, and few benefits such as health care protection or access to retirement benefits.
As a result of decades of income inequality, women are at a higher risk of retirement insecurity than men. And women stand to lose the most if benefits are jeopardized in any way.
That’s why I urge you to support our fight to pass legislation in Congress that would address the inequities threatening millions of retired and working women. Help us honor Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy by making a donation of $10 or $5 — and support the National Committee’s critical efforts in Washington, DC to strengthen Social Security.
Former Capitol Hill staffer and NCPSSM Senior Policy Advisor Maria Freese has taken to the airwaves in recent weeks to remind the American public, the media and our elected officials about the ongoing challenges that many women face in retirement. Listen to Maria now.
Here are just a few of the proposals we’re calling on Congress to support:
- Providing Social Security credits for caregivers;
- Improving Social Security survivor benefits;
- Strengthening the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA); and
- Boosting the basic Social Security benefit of current and future beneficiaries.
Please take an active role in putting pressure on Congress to make these important improvements to Social Security — which will help all beneficiaries — by making a special donation today!
Sincerely,
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Max Richtman
President & CEO
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