ProtectSeniors.Org
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ProtectSeniors.Org is an American lobbying group dedicated to the interests corporate retirees in the United States that was founded in 2006. It claims to have over 43,000 members.
ProtectSeniors.Org lobbys for retiree-friendly legislation, specifically the Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act (H. R. 1322).
The organisation has concerns that employers are legally allowed to retroactively change retirement agreements. The Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Act in Congress would make it illegal for employers to reduce or cancel retirees' health benefits. It would also require companies to reinstate cancelled benefits.
In September 2006, ProtectSeniors.Org coordinated a 2,000 mile mobile billboard caravan in support of the act that traveled through seven states and the District of Columbia.
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- Long Island Press, 09/18/2006 5:47 pm: Yield For Retirees’ Future by Brian Frank "A national advocacy group will begin a 2,000 mile pilgrimage from New York to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to advocate for future healthcare protection of retirees."
- The Daily Item - Sunbury, PA. Wednesday, August 23, 2006 "Lynn retirees air concern over loss of health benefits" By David Liscio Article also available at http://www.protectseniors.org/Retiree-PSO-press.htm
