Retirees
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The AFSCME Retirees began operation in 1980, and is an expanding national network of retired public sector workers. In the last 20 years, membership has quadrupled, growing from 60,000 to more than 240,000 dues-paying retirees in 40 chapters and 250 local subchapters. |
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 See us in Action
Nationwide, AFSCME retiree groups are involved in political and legislative activities affecting critical retirement issues, such as pensions and health care. |
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Join the Retirees
During your worklife, you had a strong union – AFSCME. Now, let AFSCME be your retirement union. |
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Plan for Retirement
Planning is key to a satisfying retirement. You’ll need information on finances, health care, lifestyle changes and spending time. |
AFSCME’s Generations Come Together
AFSCME Retirees laid the foundations for our union, and Next Wavers — members age 35 and younger — are building upon that legacy. At AFSCME's 39th International Convention in Boston, representatives of both groups met on stage to highlight the commitment of AFSCME activists across the board.
Retirees Phyllis Zamarripa (CO Chapter 76) and Howard Van Kleef (OH Chapter 1184), along with Next Wave activists Tamika Nared, Local 1439 (PA Council 13), and Elvyss Arguetta, Local 88 (OR Council 75) starred in a video showing their recent cross-country trip visiting local affiliates. Their goal: to experience AFSCME through its history, activism, lobbying and organizing efforts.
See the video below and read more on the Greenline Blog.
AFSCME’s Generations Come Together AFSCME Retirees laid the foundations for our union, and Next Wavers — members age 35 and younger — are building upon that legacy. At AFSCME's 39th International Convention in Boston, representatives of both groups met on stage to highlight the commitment of AFSCME activists across the board. (AFSCME Greenline Blog, 6/30/2010) Union Retirees: Big Role in Bringing Change U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee told delegates to the Alliance for Retired Americans annual legislative conference that any health care reform must include an option for a public plan and must not tax the health benefits that workers and retirees receive through their employers. (Greenline Blog, 6/17/2009)
AFSCME has produced a variety of publications that provide information on issues that affect retirees. So whether you’re a retiree member or a working member looking for information for your parents or your own retirement planning, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re an officer in your retiree chapter or subchapter, you need special information to help you do your job. This is the place to come for guidance on AFSCME rules and regulations, and on ways to assist your retiree members.
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Jerry LaPoint
Retiree Chapter 7, Wisconsin
"AFSCME values the experience and dedication of its retiree members. We built this union, and AFSCME gives us the respect we deserve. That’s why we’re the biggest organization of retired public employees in the country and the fastest growing retiree group in the labor movement."
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