Political Action

*Urgent*
Contact your representative
Concerning the
Pension Protection Act
(PPA)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have learned that the House will be holding no more votes this week and that members have left for the Thanksgiving holiday without taking action on the pension relief bill. That doesn't mean this will not be passed, just that it will not happen this week: The Senate (which is still in session) has taken steps to move the Worker, Retiree and Employer Relief Act of 2008 to a vote. If it passes it will be sent to the House for action.

It appears the House will return on December 8 to consider relief for the auto industry, so they could vote on a pension bill at that time. This could be accomplished either as part of that bill, or they could pass the Senate bill (which is unlikely because of the provisions deemed "offensive" by the House) or they could pass their own "clean" bill without such language, sending that to the Senate for their consideration. The only thing that's certain is that nothing will become law this week.

We should consider this as an opportunity to speak with Members while they are back home for the holiday and continue to press for passage of the pension legislation.

We will update you on progress that occurs

Best regards,

Mark B. Landau

For more information & to contact your US Senate & US Assembly Representative click on links below

*Multiemployer Pension Plan Coalition - Nov. 20, 2008

*General President Sullivan PPA Letter

*PPA Talking Points

*Senate and House Committee Listings

Click link below for a list of SMWIA Local 83 Area NYS Elected officials, including NYS Senate Majority Leader & NYS Assembly Speaker.
  NYS Elected Officials