It's time to take a deep breath.

Now that the Bush Administration's $700 billion Wall St. bailout appears to be dead, we need to have a full discussion about how to solve our economic problems.

Join me in calling for a New Era for Working Families that puts the government on the side of the people:

http://action.seiu.org/anewera/

The era of corporate cronyism and worship of the market is over--we need a new economic model that addresses the real concerns of America's working families.

Tens of millions of Americans can be helped if we invest in programs that will help revive our economy. We're proposing a $350 billion long-term investment in America's families:

1. A national health care plan. Estimated cost: $130 billion over two years.
2. A plan for energy independence and green job creation. Estimated cost: $20 billion over two years.
3. Improved infrastructure. Estimated cost: $22 billion over two years.
4. Tax reforms to correct a system that currently favors CEOs and business while contributing to a growing income divide. Estimated cost: $80 billion.
5. Affordable education. Estimated cost: $100 billion over two years.

And there are some programs to help our economy that won't cost the government a dime:

1. Relief for struggling homeowners - halting foreclosures so families can keep their homes. Estimated cost: $0.
2. Reforms that ensure workers have real freedom to choose a voice at work by passing the Employee Free Choice Act. Estimated cost: $0.
3. Retirement security. Estimated cost: Negligible

Click here to support an investment for a new era of prosperity:

http://action.seiu.org/anewera/

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Andy Stern