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October 22, 2024

Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote

AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket.

October 10, 2024

As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services

Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly.

July 30, 2024

AFSCME Retirees protest Project 2025’s call to destroy Medicare

Project 2025 would wreck Medicare. AFSCME retirees are not going to stand for it.

July 24, 2024

AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security

An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens.

April 03, 2024

Patty’s powering the polls

Find out how AFSCME Retiree Patty Taylor serves her community on Election Day.

February 16, 2024

To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions

AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers.

February 15, 2024

AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare

An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission.

December 19, 2023

Retired from the job, but not from activism

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride praises AFSCME Retirees for their robust activism in 2023.

December 08, 2023

911 SAVES Act would honor dispatchers, give them access to additional resources

911 SAVES Act would classify 911 dispatchers the same as other first responders.

October 05, 2023

AFSCME Retirees convene for annual meeting, then lobby Congress

AFSCME Retirees held their annual meeting in Washington, D.C., and lobbied Congress on federal funding and other priorities.

September 25, 2023

AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

The Biden administration released the names of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

October 28, 2022

In final push before election, AFSCME retirees send postcards telling voters to choose two more years of progress

Find out why AFSCME Retirees are fired up to get out the vote.

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.”

Retirees Archive

Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote

As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services

AFSCME Retirees protest Project 2025’s call to destroy Medicare

AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security

Patty’s powering the polls

To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions

AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare

Retired from the job, but not from activism

911 SAVES Act would honor dispatchers, give them access to additional resources

AFSCME Retirees convene for annual meeting, then lobby Congress

AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

In final push before election, AFSCME retirees send postcards telling voters to choose two more years of progress

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