The inaugural episode of the Talking-SMART podcast looks at a new proposal from Senate Republicans that poses a serious threat to your retirement security. Presented in a white paper by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), this plan would impose a new 10 percent tax on retirees and punish healthy plans with an 11-fold jump in fees. Also, The episode will be featured on itunes and android to also stream on those services in the coming days. www.Talking-SMART.org
There is also an Open Mic segment where the General President fields questions from members about women in the sheet metal industry, the upcoming election, and rail safety.
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