Retired members
When you retire, life does not stop - and your role in your trade union can continue.
UNISON is unique among British trade unions in having a Retired Members' organisation which mirrors the structure of that for working members. This means Retired Members can still participate at all levels of the union. Retired Members can attend branch meetings, and have representation on the Branch Committee and Regional Council, which has a member on the National Retired Members Committee.
The Retired Members' Conference meets every year to enable retired members from branches to debate issues important to them. It has the right to submit two motions to the agenda of the National Delegate Conference.
Many branches have Retired Members' Sections.
There are almost 17,000 Retired Members in the Greater London Region.
If you've been a UNISON member for at least two years on the day you retire and have either reached state pension age or get a pension, you can become a retired member on payment of a one-off subscription of £15 to your branch. For an application form, contact UNISONDirect on 0845 355 0845.
As a Retired Member you can keep in touch with your old workplace colleagues, attend branch meetings, and take part in campaigning work. Retired members enjoy all the benefits of UNISON membership including:- Legal advice
- Welfare support
- Special discounts and offers on a wide range of financial and other services
Regional Retired Members Committee
The Secretary of the Regional Retired Members Committee is Maggie Barr and the Chair is Rob BeestonFor information on the Regional Retired Members' Committee, or general enquiries about Retired Members, contact either Maggie on 020 7535 6559 / maggie.jones@unison.co.uk or Rob Beeston, Chair.Support Our Campaign Against Elder Abuse
The last Regional Retired Members Training Day agreed to mount a campaign against “Elderly Abuse” which has also been endorsed by the committee. Elderly Abuse is the only form of abuse that is not covered by any legal protection, which in a modern society is an absolute disgrace.UNISON is working with the charity Action on Elder Abuse to work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
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