As budget wrangling continues in Washington, it’s unclear exactly how much of the agency’s budget will be cut. Media reports put estimates between 1 and 9 percent.
Federal union members are asking other unions and residents to join them at a 11:30 a.m. rally at the Social Security office at 2039 W. Main St.
“These cuts will only punish Americans who count on Social Security and Medicare by adding to backlogs and limiting assistance for our seniors, the disabled and families that have lost a parent or spouse,” said Rick Hanna, vice president of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 3448.
Federal lawmakers and Social Security administrators have said they will work to make the impact of cuts to the agency minimal, and will try to avoid furloughs.
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