1. What is the AFSCME Retirees?

We are hundreds of thousands of retired public service workers across the country who have come together to fight for retirement security. We are retired nurses, social workers, sanitation workers, and correctional officers to name just a few of the thousands of public service jobs we did while working, but we haven't quit just because we're retired.

We are part of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) the leading voice for public service workers and retirees. AFSCME Retirees began operation in 1980 and operates more than 300 state and local groups nationwide. To learn more about us, please go to: https://www.afscme.org/union/retirees

2. What is this all about? I'm retired/have my pension, what do I need a retiree organization for?

It's about protecting retirement security. You received an email and information because our strength is in our numbers, and we would love if you joined hundreds of thousands of public service retirees and became a member of retiree organization.

If you are not currently a member of the AFSCME Retirees, join us and help improve and protect your retirement security by clicking on this link: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/afscme-retirees-learn-more

3. While working, I wasn't an AFSCME member or a union member at all. Can I still join?

Yes! If you were not an AFSCME member while working, you're still eligible to join. We believe that in retirement, we're all in this together to protect our pensions and other retirement benefits.

4. What are my membership dues going towards?

Your dues help support our national network of more than 300 local retiree groups across the country that help keep retirees informed about information on retiree issues. Here is what AFSCME fights for: http://agenda.afscme.org

AFSCME retiree members are also eligible for members-only benefits like discount hearing services, travel discounts, and more. More information can be found here https://www.afscme.org/members/advantage

5. How do I find out if there is a local AFSCME Retiree group near me?

To find out about local AFSCME retiree groups near you, and to request more information about AFSCME Retirees and membership, please click here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/contact-afscme-retirees