Social Security workers rally in Birmingham, urge Congress to secure funds before deadline

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Social Security workers rallied outside the Birmingham Social Security office demanding congress to protect Social Security.

Protests were held across the country as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a fully funded federal budget. Workers said uncertainty over funding and staffing cuts had left both employees and the public under growing strain.

The demonstration came as staffing at the Birmingham Social Security Center had been reduced over the past year…

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