State Retiree Council

The Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO, is the umbrella organization of union retirees clubs and local unions with retirees.

What's its function:

It provides retired union members and spouses official representation within the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
It enables retired trade unionists to speak with a unified voice on public policy issues.
Affiliated organizations coordinate joint activities through the council.

How is it governed?

Union retiree organizations and local unions with retirees affiliate with the state council.
Affiliates send delegates to an annual convention that elects officers, and determines the state council's action priorities.
Elected officers coordinate state retiree council action on priorities set by the convention.

How does it relate with the Minnesota AFL-CIO?

The state retiree council is an affiliate of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
The council's annual convention elects delegates and alternates to state federation conventions.
Retirees, through the Council, help shape the state federation's agenda and participate in its work by having the Retiree Council President serve as a Minnesota AFL-CIO Vice President.

How can our organization affiliate?

Call Bill Moore, State Retiree Council President, at 651-227-7647 or 1-800-652-9004.

New online!

Retirement for the 99%, a video discussion of major financial issues confronting current and future retirees, is now available online at this link. http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/display/174165. Produced by the Minnesota State Retiree Council, AFL-CIO in collaboration with the Labor Education Service, University of Minnesota, the 7-part video examines problems affecting Social Security, pensions and affordable health care - including Medicare - and suggests solutions to assure that all Americans retire with dignity and security. Groups and organizations can arrange for a facilitated presentation of the video, with discussion and printed materials, by contacting Dan Mikel: <mikelssp@comcast.net>. Or leave a message on the Retiree Council phone: 651-227-7647 or (toll free) 1-800-652-9004.

Upcoming meetings:

(All monthly meetings begin at 10 AM)

2013

June 26 - Carpenters Hall, 710 Olive St., St. Paul
July 24 - MN AFL-CIO office
August 28 - Location TBD
September 25 - MN AFL-CIO office
October 23 - Location TBD
December 4 - MN AFL-CIO office

Voices of Experience on YouTube! Voices of Experience can be seen in Sauk Rapids, St. Joseph, Sartell and Waite Park on the Community Channel 12 at 8 PM on Wednesdays; also in the southern suburbs on Town Square TV and in the Northeast St. Paul Suburbs on the Suburban Community Channel.

Retiree Council on Facebook!