Merck Union Retirees' Club

06/02/2026

Employers spend roughly $1.7 billion a year on union avoidance consultants and law firms, to dissuade and weaken workers’ unionization efforts. Read the latest report from Economic Policy Institute: https://ow.ly/MrL950Z4KWK

Union busting is disgusting.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Patients’ experiences encapsulate breakdowns in a healthcare system that traps patients in debt. The industry’s key players blame one another.

06/02/2026

More Americans are dropping out or being kicked off Obamacare health insurance for non-payment than in past years, according to data through April from half a dozen states ​that sell the plans themselves.

06/02/2026

At Manna on Main Street, we believe a shower should be available to everyone. We need to restock several items for persons who use our shower services as we head into warmer months. If you are interested in contributing, here is what we need (new, in package):

-Underwear
-Shorts
-T-shirts
-Body wipes
-Box fans

Here is an Amazon wish list link with items to choose from:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I6ZXE79325CQ?ref_=wl_fv_le

You can have items delivered directly to Manna, or you can drop them off at Manna’s main facility at 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446 from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday and from 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Manna’s shower is available from 9am to 4:15pm Monday through Friday, subject to change. Manna provides shower supplies to all who use the shower.

Thank you!

06/02/2026

In addition to gasoline, prices for groceries, clothing and electricity are also on the rise, indicating that inflation could persist.

06/02/2026

Did you know you can message VA staff in real time without needing to go to a VA facility? Veterans can get support for non-life-threatening health questions or concerns with the VA Health Chat app. https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chathttps://mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-chat