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Retirees from all over North Texas cooperated to celebrate Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's lifelong commitment to health care reform at the Alliance/AFT hall in Dallas on August 21. The bills for the event were shared by members of the Retired Members Committee of the Communication Workers of America, Alliance/American Federation of Teachers, United Auto Workers Local 848, and Jobs with Justice.
The event was chaired by AFT leader Judy Bryant. Aimee Bolender, President of the Local, welcomed the group. Gene Lantz showed the 11 minute introductory video for the Alliance for Retired Americans and conducted a discussion on the importance of organizing for such legislative goals as the Employee Free Choice Act. Congresswoman Johnson gave a thorough analysis of the need for health care reform and how to accomplish it through Congress. Some of her comments were recorded for the "Workers Beat" radio program that is presented from 8 to 9 AM every Wednesday on KNON radio, 89.3 FM and www.knon.org.
Sister Maralyn Hamaker, a retired teacher, then gave a short tribute. Congresswoman Johnson answered questions from the audience and made herself available for individual interaction.
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