Description: The Alliance for Retired Americans is a national advocacy organization that represents the interests of retired workers and older Americans, working to protect and strengthen retirement security, healthcare, and income supports by lobbying, public education, and grassroots organizing. Type: Non-profit advocacy organization (social welfare organization, 501(c)(4)) Policies: Protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare, defending public and private pensions, lowering prescription drug costs, improving access to affordable health and long-term care, promoting retiree economic security and elder justice, and supporting pro-labor retirement policy. Funding: Primarily funded by affiliated labor unions, member dues and contributions, donations, and grants. Affiliates: Closely affiliated with the AFL-CIO, state and local retiree chapters and affiliated national labor unions; frequently works in coalition with other senior and labor advocacy organizations.
