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July 11, 2022

All together again, AFSCME Retirees are charged up

AFSCME Retirees gathered for their 42nd Annual Retiree Council Meeting in Philadelphia.

February 04, 2022

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which would eventually lower drug prices for all Americans, not just retirees.

October 14, 2021

Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more

The Social Security COLA made a big jump, but it’s not enough to help retirees.

September 21, 2021

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices.

June 25, 2021

At annual council meeting, AFSCME Retirees make their voices heard

AFSCME Retirees held their annual council meeting and lobby day this week, where they made their voices heard virtually and just as loudly as ever.

March 11, 2021

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can.

February 08, 2021

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines.

December 07, 2020

Western New Yorkers claim victory for retiree health benefits

By banding together with one purpose, AFSCME members in Western New York were able to protect retiree health care – a testament to their solidarity.

November 24, 2020

Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits

Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs.

October 29, 2020

Retirees will shape this election, say Clinton, Saunders

In a tele-town hall, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and AFSCME President Lee Saunders urged senior citizens to vote and persuade others to vote for Biden and Harris.

October 19, 2020

Biden’s plan for America is driving retirees to action

Discover why AFSCME retirees are getting fired up about this election.

October 05, 2020

Make your plan to vote today

The most important election of our lifetime is just around the corner. Have you made your plan to vote yet?

September 11, 2020

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

AFSCME President Lee Saunders’ mother, Jackie, traces her family’s legacy of activism and shares why making a voting plan this November is crucial for seniors.

August 20, 2020

Dr. Jill Biden inspires AFSCME Retirees to fight to protect Social Security

AFSCME Retirees’ fight to protect Social Security has a powerful champion – Dr. Jill Biden.

July 23, 2020

Retirees urged to call the Senate demanding federal aid to states, localities

A former Ohio governor and AFSCME President Lee Saunders asked AFSCME Retirees to call the Senate and demand aid for states and localities.

March 06, 2020

AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed

AFSCME Maryland retiree Josephine Ball is calling on the government to make sure any coronavirus vaccine or treatment developed using tax dollars is affordable for all Americans.

November 25, 2019

Former DC 37 Vice President Springs into Action to Save Two from Burning Car

Jim Tucciarelli, the former vice president of District Council 37 who retired this year, sprang into action last weekend when he came across a vehicle in flames where two people were trapped.

November 21, 2019

Honoring the Past, Fighting for the Future

AFSCME Retirees are a big factor in our union’s growth agenda. Their message to working members is clear: “We need to keep fighting for what previous generations have won.”

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Dave Jacobsen

In Florida, AFSCME Retiree Dave Jacobsen tells his fellow members that staying politically active is the key to success.

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Beverly Sample

AFSCME Retiree Beverly Sample comes from a strong New Jersey union family. Even in retirement, her family’s legacy of union activism shows no signs of fading.

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Sonia Moseley

AFSCME Retiree Sonia Moseley has been in the vanguard of the fight to give nurses a voice on the job.

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Jeff Birttnen

AFSCME Retiree Council Chair Jeff Birttnen reveals the core belief uniting all AFSCME Retirees.

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Ruth Walker

Stories of hostility to workers have haunted — and motivated — HGEA Retiree Ruth Walker.

November 20, 2019

AFSCME Retirees: Mary Cannon-James

Having witnessed the birth and death of collective bargaining in Iowa, Retiree Mary Cannon-James shares important lessons for working AFSCME members.

November 05, 2019

Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100

At 100, Los Angeles retiree Selman Benjamin remains dedicated and determined – and AFSCME Strong.

October 04, 2019

We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices

Congress should pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would lower prescription drug prices for all Americans.

July 26, 2019

AFSCME Retirees Charge Up to The Hill During Retiree Council Meeting

During their annual Retiree Council Meeting, AFSCME Retirees went to Capitol Hill in force to step up and speak up.

June 20, 2019

San Diego Puts Ill-Conceived ‘Proposition B’ Pension Measure to Bed

Measure denying pensions for new public service workers in San Diego is now history.

April 05, 2019

Retiree Membership Surges as AFSCME Members Stick with their Union

Public service retirees are choosing to join together through AFSCME like never before.

March 29, 2019

AFSCME Remembers Wanda Riley

We mourn the death of longtime AFSCME Council 28 member Wanda Riley, an activist particularly known for her fight for single-payer health care.

Retirees Archive

All together again, AFSCME Retirees are charged up

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

At annual council meeting, AFSCME Retirees make their voices heard

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

Western New Yorkers claim victory for retiree health benefits

Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits

Retirees will shape this election, say Clinton, Saunders

Biden’s plan for America is driving retirees to action

Make your plan to vote today

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Dr. Jill Biden inspires AFSCME Retirees to fight to protect Social Security

Retirees urged to call the Senate demanding federal aid to states, localities

AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed

Former DC 37 Vice President Springs into Action to Save Two from Burning Car

Honoring the Past, Fighting for the Future

AFSCME Retirees: Dave Jacobsen

AFSCME Retirees: Beverly Sample

AFSCME Retirees: Sonia Moseley

AFSCME Retirees: Jeff Birttnen

AFSCME Retirees: Ruth Walker

AFSCME Retirees: Mary Cannon-James

Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100

We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices

AFSCME Retirees Charge Up to The Hill During Retiree Council Meeting

San Diego Puts Ill-Conceived ‘Proposition B’ Pension Measure to Bed

Retiree Membership Surges as AFSCME Members Stick with their Union

AFSCME Remembers Wanda Riley