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 provided retired union members and spouses official representation within the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
It enable 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 does our organization affiliates

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

Upcoming events/meetings:

2012 Regular Monthly Board of Directors
Weds., May 23 - 10 AM - MFT Local 59 (67 - 8th Ave. NE, Mpls.)
Weds., June 27 - 10 AM - MN AFL-CIO office
Weds., July 25 - Time and location TBA
Weds., August 22 - Time and location TBA
2012 State Retiree Council Annual Convention: Sunday, September 16, Kahler Hotel, Rochester

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