Every fall, millions of retirees eagerly await the announcement of the new Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
For some, the increase is critical to covering bills. For others, it might feel less urgent. But here’s the truth: whether you depend on every penny or not, COLAs are about fairness — and fairness matters to everyone.
When COLAs are adjusted for inflation and paid in full, it’s the embodiment of a fair deal for those who have paid in. Likewise, when people make their voice heard on this matter, it creates a conversation that reminds policymakers of their responsibilities to retirees.
Higher COLAs Matter – and So Does Collective Advocacy
You worked for decades and paid into Social Security. That means you’ve earned not just your benefits, but benefits that keep up with rising costs. COLAs aren’t gifts; they’re adjustments to ensure the promise of Social Security is kept. No retiree should have to see their hard-earned benefits lose value over time.
The same principle applies when it comes to speaking up. Some people think: “What difference will my voice make?” But just as COLAs matter in principle, so does advocacy. If seniors stay silent, Congress assumes these issues don’t matter. When thousands of voices speak together, lawmakers can’t ignore it.
That’s why we deliver petitions to Washington — it’s proof that seniors are paying attention and expect action. Every signature sends a clear message: Americans have earned a fair COLA, and they’re watching closely.
Now is the time to raise your voice again. The next COLA decision is only months away, and Congress needs to know seniors won’t settle for less than what they deserve.
COLAs are about more than numbers on a check. They’re about honoring a lifetime of work, keeping promises, and treating every retiree with respect. Help us send a message loud and clear: seniors deserve fair COLAs.
To make your voice heard on this matter, sign our petition here.
