Make sure your members who have recently retired stay active in the union. Send your list of newly retired members to Val Jack, AFT-Oregon Retiree Chapter President at retireepres@aft-oregon.org. Jack will contact these members about joining the AFT-Oregon Retiree Chapter. In addition, leave these individuals as “Active” in Membership Suite, but change their dues category status to “Retired.” The chapter provides its members with the opportunity to stay connected with other union members. They can choose their involvement, including serving as an officer or committee chair; attending conferences and events; supporting other Locals by attending rallies; lobbying the legislature on retiree issues; or simply showing interest by joining. AFT-Oregon retirees are also lifetime AFT members, and in addition are automatic members of the Alliance for Retired Americans, an organization created by the AFL-CIO to advocate for Retiree issues in Washington, D.C.
