Get Involved
Build a Coalition
Are you passionate about protecting public employee pensions in your state? Here’s how you can get involved and build a coalition:

Connect with Public Employee Unions:
- Reach out to public employee unions in your state to discuss the importance of protecting pensions and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can amplify our voices and advocate for meaningful change.
Engage with Community Leaders:
- Foster relationships with community leaders, elected officials, and other stakeholders who share our commitment to securing retirement benefits for public employees. Building strong partnerships strengthens our advocacy efforts and increases our impact.
Educate and Mobilize Members:
- Organize informational sessions, workshops, and events to educate members of public employee unions about pension issues and mobilize them to take action. Informed and engaged members are powerful advocates for protecting their retirement security.
Leverage Digital Platforms:
- Utilize digital platforms such as social media, email newsletters, and websites to raise awareness about public pension issues, share resources, and mobilize supporters. Digital outreach is an effective way to connect with a broader audience and inspire action.
Collaborate with Like-Minded Organizations:
- Collaborate with other organizations and advocacy groups that support public employee pensions to amplify our message and leverage collective resources. Together, we can create a stronger, more unified voice for pension protection.
From the blog
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