This is it - the moment where we help make history

WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 members are making a difference in the fight for health care reform with over 2500 letters and calls in just the past week - but you can't stop yet. We all need to make those calls again - tomorrow.

Tomorrow, we're going to make sure that Congress hears us loud and clear. We're going to participate in a National Day of Action where 50,000 Americans will contact Congress to demand quality, affordable health care now. Will you join us?

As I write this, your member of Congress is deciding how to vote on HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Care Choices Act. You'd be surprised just how much impact your actions can make.

So, please - make the call. Here's a sample script:

• HR 3200 -- America's Affordable Health Choices Act -- will save taxpayers an average of $2,200 per year and will impact only the highest income earners.
  
• Passing health care reform will save us all money. Not passing it will save millionaires money.
  
• Small business owners all across our country support this bill. You should, too.
  
• Fixing America's health care crisis will fix our economy and get our country back on track. The time is now.
  
• I urge you to vote for HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Care Choices Act.
  

Many, many Americans will be making this call tomorrow - so if you don't get through, or reach a full mailbox, smile and know that you are among thousands across America doing the same. Try again later or use the link below to send your message electronically. Either way will do.

Click here to send a message electronically now.

This health care reform bill will save taxpayers an average of $2,200 per year¹ and will impact only the highest income earners.² Passing health care reform will save you money. Not passing it will save millionaires money. Will your representative choose the millionaires or you?

One of the excuses that some members of Congress use to not support health care reform would be that that this bill raises taxes on small business. They couldn't be more wrong. According to the Joint Committee on Taxes, 96 percent of small businesses will have access to more affordable health care under the House bill. That's why small business owners all across America are supporting this bill.

This is your chance to participate in one of the most important issues of our lifetime. This bill guarantees quality, affordable health care for everyone. It will cover the uninsured and lower the costs for those of us who have insurance. Let's pass this bill, so we can all have quality, affordable health care.

Thank you for your action today. It's good to know we can count on you.

Sincerely,

April Sims
Field Coordinator, WFSE Legislative & Political Action Department

PS: After you send your message, watch AFSCME's new ad featuring AFSMCE nurses who are on the front lines of the health care crisis, linked in favorites on WFSE's YouTube channel — it started airing nationwide on Sunday.

1. Fork in the Road: Alternative Paths to a High Performance U.S. Health System - The Commonwealth Fund
2. How the Health Care Surcharge Works - Congressman Pete Stark