Media Advisory/Retirees Concerned About Federal Budget: CURC President Available for Comment on March 29

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 27, 2012) - The Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) fears the federal Conservative government's March 29 budget will attack retirees and seniors.

Pat Kerwin, president of CURC, will be available for comment to the media on Budget Day.

CURC is particularly concerned about the proposal to change the eligibility for Old Age Security benefits. Kerwin says the proposal to move the retirement age to 67 would just delay poverty for many seniors. He also accuses the Harper government of trying to pit children against their parents with its unfounded arguments for making the move.

CURC also fears the federal budget will fail in addressing the many issues facing seniors and retirees, such as pension security, long term care, high drug costs and housing.

The Congress of Union Retirees of Canada represents over half a million retired union members. Website: http://unionretiree.ca