Alliance for Retired Americans, 4.4 million retirees strong and growing. Fighting for retirement security.

Core values

- The organization actively advocates for economic security, retirement security, and health care security, which are critical issues for older Americans. It pushes for expanding Social Security benefits, protecting defined benefit pension plans, and ensuring the longevity of Medicare[4].
- It engages in political activism to protect seniors' interests, such as fighting against cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and supporting legislation that benefits retirees[1].
- The Alliance works to ensure that retirees can maintain their standard of living after a lifetime of work, preventing them from falling into poverty[4].
- It educates and mobilizes retirees on issues like health care, housing, transportation, and consumer protection, which are essential for their quality of life[1].
- The organization has been instrumental in various legislative battles, such as stopping the "Chained CPI" and opposing budget proposals that would harm seniors. It also supports laws that protect voting rights for seniors[1].
- It promotes community engagement and participation, helping to build coalitions of retiree, community, worker, and nonprofit groups to support its work[1].
- The Alliance fosters a sense of community among retirees, encouraging social connection and mutual support. It also conducts educational and training conferences to build state retiree coalitions[1].
- By advocating for policies that benefit all seniors, the Alliance contributes to the broader well-being of the community, ensuring that older Americans are not marginalized or ignored[1][2].