Personal Stories

The need for health and financial security is something we all share, not just for ourselves, but for future generations. It is the promise of America. Once, people could look to their employers, one another and their government to help them achieve economic security and get the health care they needed. Today, for many people, the American dream is eroding along with their health care and financial security.

We're collecting your words, stories and ideas and taking them to state capitols, the halls of Congress, the Oval Office and corporate boardrooms throughout the country. We'll be presenting them to elected officials, opinion leaders, business executives and the media. Your stories will become an integral part of the national debate and highlight the urgency of these issues.

Margaret and Jim (Windows Media - 7 mb)

Ike and Debra (Windows Media - 7 mb)

Deryl and Jean part 1 (Windows Media - 5 mb)

Deryl and Jean part 2 (Windows Media - 4.5 mb)

Melvia and Kendal (Windows Media - 6 mb)

John (Windows Media - 3 mb)

Mary (Windows Media - 4 mb)

About Divided We Fail

Americans should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their futures will be financially secure. Yet, millions of Americans worry about their health and long-term financial security. For many, the American dream is eroding along with this security. We can't let this happen.

AARP, Business Roundtable, and SEIU are stepping up to this challenge with Divided We Fail so that Americans can achieve long-term financial security and get the health care they need. We intend to rally individuals, policymakers and business leaders to this cause, whether it be:

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