Social Security will have its 91st Anniversary on Friday August 14, 2026. To celebrate the visionary leadership of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor and F.D. Roosevelt, President who signed the social security act into law on August 14, 1935; the Wisconsin Alliance of Retired Americans (WIARA) is hosting a rally. Wisconsin is one of 40 states who is chartered with the National Alliance for Retired Americans. WIARA stands up for issues such as: Medicare, pensions, Social Security, scam prevention, prescription drugs to mention a few. They also monitor voting records of Federal senators/representatives. Check the website: retiredamericans.org
Rally: Focus Issues include:
- Scrap the Cap ($184,500- FICA stops at this point)
-Recognize that the current Federal Administration has cut and left unfilled over 8,000 jobs (delaying needs of people, reducing office hours, lost knowledge, making people suffer, etc.) This while baby boomers are retiring in what is referred to as "Peak 65". 11,200 baby boomers turning 64 years each day!!
-Remember DOGE admitted improper sharing of our personal information, the list goes on.
What: Stand up to make Social Security Solvent - Educate who is eligible -
DATE Friday August 14, 2026
LOCATION: 4120 Oakwood Hills Parkway - Eau Claire, WI 54701
TIME: noon - 1:00PM
There is a lot of parking across the street on the 'mall side' - If able, please park there. There will be some posters available, that said we love creativity!
WE the PEOPLE can turn this around IF we Speak UP and TAKE ACTION. Look at the current legistors actions, what have they done??? When they vote against us, VOTE them out. If they VOTE FOR US- support them and VOTE for them.
See you on the 14th!