HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE
Health Care Initiative
The Need for Universal Health Care
Addressing the Health Care Crisis
The Health Care Bill of Rights



   


The Need for Universal Health Care

A public hearing focusing on universal health care was held at the Croatian Club in Aliquippa, PA. The USW, SOAR and a number of other labor organizations sponsored the event. Ohio Congressman and former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich chaired the hearing for national health insurance that was organized by the Fourth Congressional District Committee ... more



The Health Care Bill of Rights

To solve the health care crisis in the United States, there are certain rights that should be guaranteed to all. They are as follows: 1. Universal Coverage Everyone has a right to quality health care, regardless of financial standing. The government must insure that no American is denied needed health care services because of inability to pay. 2. Cost ... more



Addressing the Health Care Crisis

The healthcare situation in America today is a disaster. Millions have no insurance and millions more are underinsured. The system relies too much on the private sector where making a profit is the only goal, without regard for the health care needs of millions. All too often, hospitals and doctors decide whom to treat based on who can pay. In the U.S. ... more