Retirement Security

Social systems like Social Security and pensions are lifelines for millions of Americans, providing financial stability and peace of mind. These benefits are essential and must be protected, especially as more people rely on them to live with dignity in retirement. Strengthening these programs ensures that everyone, not just the wealthy, can count on a secure future.

One key step is passing the “Expand Social Security Act”, which would increase benefits by $2,400 a year and secure funding for the next 75 years. At the same time, pension protections should be strengthened by eliminating special CEO pension plans and reinforcing both the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and our multiemployer pension system. These measures help safeguard retirement security for working Americans and prevent financial instability later in life.

We must also reverse the Medicaid cuts from the “Big Beautiful Bill” to ensure that everyone has access to the medical care they need. By defending and expanding these social programs, we can build a system that supports people throughout their lives, protects vulnerable communities, and guarantees that financial security and healthcare are not luxuries, but basic rights.