Anybody who works hard their entire life should look forward to retiring with dignity. But when it comes to retirement security, too many retirees are stuck in a race to the bottom as 401(k) plans have replaced guaranteed pensions.
AFSCME supports policies that break this spiral, including promoting well-funded pensions, consumer protections against high-fee Wall Street 401(k) retirement funds and protecting and enhancing Social Security.
AFSCME retirees put personal touch on get-out-the-vote effort, mailing 200,000 postcards to members
AFSCME Retirees know how to get out the vote: They’ve mailed nearly 200,000 postcards to fellow AFSCME members in key states. Read More
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PA governor joins AFSCME retirees, President Moran to celebrate huge pension victory
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined AFSCME President Patrick Moran and retirees to celebrate a new law giving 60,000 retirees a long-awaited cost-of-living increase. Read More
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AFSCME and labor allies say ‘no’ to crypto in our pensions
AFSCME and our allies are fighting back against a bill that makes it easier for the crypto industry to prey on our pensions. Read More
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AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
AFSCME Retirees know that stepping away from their jobs doesn’t mean stepping away from their commitment to public service. Read More
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Resolutions
Enhancing Medicare to Include Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage
Fighting and Expanding Support for Full Repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
All Home Care Providers Deserve a Secure Retirement with Medicare and Social Security
Affordable Housing for Seniors
Protecting Medicare
Keeping Medicare Affordable by Reforming Prescription Drug Policy