Historic step for healthcare reform

The United States Congress has made history by passing major health insurance reform legislation Sunday night. This historic moment would not have happened without the hard work of Workers Uniting and other unions.

The United States Congress has made history by passing major health insurance reform legislation Sunday night. It is the single largest piece of legislation since the Civil and Voting Rights Acts and the passage of Medicare – health care for the elderly.

The achievement is not perfect but it’s a good step towards the ultimate goal of true health care for all Americans, and it makes major improvements to reign in out-of-control health care costs driven by corporate profits instead of by compassion for people. This historic moment would not have happened without the hard work of Workers Uniting and other unions.

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