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09.22.2004
MNA supports Jobs With Justice as "Health
Care Action Week" Ramps Up
[Endorsement
Form (Word Doc)]
At its most recent Board meeting, the MNA overwhelming
voted to endorse and support the Massachusetts Jobs With Justice
as it begins to plan activities related to its next "Health
Care Action Week"—a week-long series of health care-focused
events that aims to call attention to the state’s health care
crisis.
The new week of events comes after JWJ’s highly
successful "Health Care for All" march, which was held
on June 19. With more than 80 organizational endorsers, JWJ spokespeople
estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 concerned health care voters were
marching in Boston, along with thousands more in 150 cities in all
50 states across the country.
The key to further success though is to keep this
level of momentum going in order to keep the health care crisis
in the forefront throughout the election season. As a result, JWJ
is partnering with the MNA and other organizations to promote "Health
Care Action Week." For up-to-date information, visit www.massjwj.net.
Participants in "Health Care Action Week"
will engage in rallies, door-to-door canvassing, passing resolutions
and holding town hall meetings. JWJ's collective demand is
for a just health care system that will engage large numbers of
working people about the need for a health care plan that:
- Covers everyone
- Saves money by eliminating bureaucratic inefficiency
- Is publicly financed
To drive the point home, Massachusetts JWJ will
celebrate part of the week of action by holding a 'Town Hall Meeting
on the Health Care Crisis' at the Old West Church at 4 p.m., Sunday,
October 10. Attendees will use this forum to reflect on their experiences
throughout the week and to discuss an action plan that addresses
what meaningful health care reform means as November 2 approaches.
Organizations/individuals who are interested in
participating in any of the week’s events, including the Town
Hall Meeting, are encouraged to download a JWJ endorsement form
here. For
more information, contact the JWJ's Tiffany Skogstrom via
e-mail at skogstrom@massjwj.net
or call 617.524.8778.
[Endorsement
Form (Word Doc)]
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