Coalition Against Privatization

Friends,

Thanks to all who participated in our rally & march on Friday. Hopefully you are now dry!

You can read reports on the May 9 rally at Indy Media and the ICEUFT Blog.

For those who were not able to attend here is a great way to become part of our growing movement. On Monday May 12th from 12 pm to 5 pm, the Coalition Against Privatization is asking supporters to call or email the office NY State Superintendent of Insurance Eric Dinallo and register your opposition to the "conversion plan" for GHI & HIP. Please call early and often and encourage others to do the same. Out-of-state friends can also call as it will let the Superintendent know that a larger national audience is watching.

Phone the NY State Insurance Dept. of Public Affairs (leave a message if no human answers): (212) 480-5262

Email (cc a copy to noprivatization@yahoo.com ): health@ins.state.ny.us

The great part about this action is that we are building on previous work. The Superintendent already has the testimony of more than 100 people who opposed the conversion (privatization) at the January 29 & 31 hearings. You might follow up the phone call or email by mailing your comments to the Superintendent :

Honorable Eric R. Dinallo
New York State Superintendent of Insurance,
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, NY, 12257

Thanks,

Coalition Against Privatization
www.myspace.com/saveourhealthcare