UFCW Asks: Can We Change?

UFCW members are speaking out in a new ad supporting Barack Obama for President. The ad is running across the state of Ohio and Texas in preparation for the Tuesday primary contest.


What do you think we can achieve this November? What do you want to see change in America?

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SCHIP: Hope for children endangered by President Bush

Every child in the United States should have access to adequate health care, regardless of whether or not their parents are fortunate enough to have employer-provided insurance or are wealthy enough to purchase private insurance. This commonsense statement is supported by a significant majority of Americans, cutting across party and ideological lines—Americans believe that all children should have health care coverage.

Unfortunately such popular wisdom is lost on President Bush who, on October 3rd vetoed a bipartisan measure that would have extended health care to some 3.8 million uninsured children, under the State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Bush was able to muster enough support for his out-of-touch position within the US House, which failed, by thirteen votes, to override his veto.

Since falling short in their attempt to overcome Bush’s veto members of Congress from both parties have been working to craft a new SCHIP expansion measure (HR 3963). The new SCHIP bill seeks to find common ground with Republican opponents of the vetoed measure and to answer criticisms from the administration, while still promising a substantial increase in the number of children covered by the program.

Despite these adjustments the Bush Administration and the Republican leaders in Congress have remained steadfast in their opposition to SCHIP expansion and another Bush veto is likely.

The health of American children is too important to play politics with. Urge your member of Congress to support the expansion of SCHIP!

Keep the pressure on Bush, and build the UFCW’s power by becoming a Volunteer in Politics Today!

Young Voters Surge

Politics - for years, young people didn't turn out to vote during elections, because they thought it didn't matter. But our generation is changing things. In the 2004, 49% of those 18-29 voted and in the midterm 2006 election, youth voter turn out increased again.

After a decline in participation in politics after the Vietnam War, it seems young people are now motivated than ever to be apart of the big picture. For 2008, young voters are talking "surge" in voting, that is. The Boston Globe has identified youth voters as a force in the '08 race.

Many young folks 18 to 24 years old say that the terrorist attacks on the U.S., and our nation's response to it, sparked their interest in politics. What’s driving you to vote this year or in 2008? The war? A lack of affordable health care? Do you think young people can make a difference in this election?

To make sure your elected officials hear your voice everyday - not just election day, sign up to be a UFCW Volunteer In Politics.