Kids Need Health Care AFL-CIO
Children and seniors join AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others to call on President Bush not to veto full funding of the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Two Guys on Health Care and Iraq AFL-CIO
The Two Guys--TWU members Joe and Jim--talk about the high cost of health care and the war in Iraq.
'I Live on the Edge' AFL-CIO
Jean Tome works hard every day but can't afford health care.
Senior Citizens Struggling AFL-CIO
Angela Jones worries about her mother meeting the high costs of health care and prescription drugs.
Facing Bankruptcy over Medical Bills AFL-CIO
Mike McMahon has a good job and plays by the rules, but high medical costs may force his family into bankruptcy.
Retirees Going Broke for Prescriptions AFL-CIO
Eric Olson is worried about his parents: they're retired and spending all their money on prescription drugs.
Who Has Health Care? AFL-CIO
Sage Johnson says too many people she knows lack health care--or are in danger of losing it.
No Health Care on Minimum Wage AFL-CIO
Steve Olson's employer asks his workers to pay for their health care--but they're only making minimum wage.
'What's Wrong with America?' AFL-CIO Forum
At the AFL-CIO Presidential Candidates Forum, retired steel worker Steve Skvara describes losing part of his pension and all of his health coverage.
Got a Co-Worker with Diabetes? No Health Care for You SiCKO
Diagnosed with diabetes when his company did not offer health insurance, this man divulged his condition when the company decided to seek health insurance. As a result, the company could not afford to offer any of their employees coverage.
Not Enough Money for Medication, Too Much Money for Medicare SiCKO
Because her husband's employer does not offer health insurance, Isobel is uninsured and cannot afford treatment for the rare skin disease from which she suffers. Though her husband makes just $800 a month, they are ineligible for Medicare.
