https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/1280 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/8057 <p>The Retiree Department of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) was created in June of 1978. A movement within AFSCME began as early as 1973 to create an entity to assist its retirees in planning for and adjusting to retirement. AFSCME President Jerry Wurf introduced Resolution 90 at the 1978 International Convention, officially establishing the Retiree Department. After the first year, there were 20,000 members in 12 chapters. As of 2011, it was the largest organization of public-sector retirees with 235,000 members in 39 chapters across the United States.</p> <p>The Retiree Department focuses its efforts on three missions: grassroots political action,<br /> education and service. It aims to improve the lives of its members and other retired persons<br /> through its efforts to reform health care, protect pension benefits and address other topics of<br /> concern for retirees. The chapters and subchapters also serve a social function for retirees.</p> <p>The AFSCME Retiree Department Records were generated and used by the Department’s main office in Washington D.C as well as by the state chapters. Specifically, the records document the origins, operations, entities, programs and activities of the AFSCME Retiree Department and the accomplishments of its various chapters.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/8057#comments AARP (Organization) AFSCME Civil Service Employees Association (N.Y.) Medicare National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (U.S.) Social security--United States United States--Officials and employees--Salaries, etc.--Cost of living adjustment Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:27:16 -0400 jruss 8057 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9667 <p>Demonstrators rally for health insurance during the Justice for Janitors all night vigil in Los Angeles, California.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9667#comments Demonstrating, Campaigning, and Organizing (SEIU) Justice for Janitors Labor Labor disputes Labor unions National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (U.S.) SEIU Service Employees International Union World Bank Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:01:44 -0500 aorchard 9667 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9668 <p>Demonstrators protest for paid holidays and vacation at the Justice for Janitors World Bank Demonstration on April 4, 1989.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9668#comments Demonstrating, Campaigning, and Organizing (SEIU) Justice for Janitors Labor Labor disputes Labor unions National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (U.S.) SEIU Service Employees International Union World Bank Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:01:45 -0500 aorchard 9668 at https://reuther.wayne.edu