Founded in 2001, the Alliance has continuously alerted its members about movement in Congress concerning retiree and labor issues. These well-informed retiree activists can then tap into the collective power of the Alliance to educate the public and lobby policymakers about their concerns.
One such member is Vacaville, Calif., Local 1245 retiree Tom Bird, who serves as president of the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans, one of 39 state chapters.
Bird began his IBEW career as an apprentice lineman. After topping out, he bid to Reno as a lineman, then worked around Nevada in distribution and transmission before retiring as an inspector.