He needs a secure retirement

by Frank Holmes—Ohio

I spoke to a guy who worked for a local factory for 31 years and was forced into early retirement. Two months ago he went to the Social Security office twice to get his benefits started. He has to return two more times and each appointment requires a month and a half wait — so it will be at least five months before he sees any of his Social Security benefits. He has 13 and 15 year old daughters.

When he answered the door he seemed reluctant to speak to anyone, but his attitude changed when I told him who I was and what I was doing. “Oh, come on in!” he said, and told me his story. After listening to him I told him that retirement security is one of the very things we are fighting for, it was a great thing to see his face light up. He not only signed up, but thanked me for what we do.

Wow, I love what we represent.

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