Alaska AFSCME Retiree Chapter 52

As of 2022 we have at least one member on the Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage Central Labor Councils. The Central Labor Council carries the responsibility of vetting candidates running for public office in order to determine whether or not we will endorse their candidacy. Ourpresence on every ALaska CLC is vital to our contribution to our AFLCIO membership and political landscape.

During the political season leading up to the primaries and the general, AFL-CIO Labor Walks take place every Saturday. Union Affiliates are encouraged to participate as we go door to door speaking to our Labor Sisters and Brothers to encourage them to vote for pro-labor endorsed candidates. In addition to our Saturday participation, AARC52 members have volunteered to lit drop during the week when other Union members are typically working! WE ARE KNOWN FOR OUR GROUND GAME!

At the 2022 AFL-CIO Convention, AARC52  was recognized as an AFL-CIO Affiliate. Previously  we have never had a vote, much less membership in the AFL-CIO governing body.  Now we are part of the governing body, invited to the annual convention, joining the ranks of AFL-CIO Vice Presidents, one of which is appointed by each member Affiliate.

Had "No on One" passed, our retirement benefits would have been on the chopping block. AARC52 was instrumental in the No on One (Defend Our Constitution) measure by sending $500.00 to help No on One advertisements. We initiated a conversation with AFSCME International resulting in $250K for Defend Our Constitution. No on One was defeated by over 70%.

AARC52 has ammended our constitution to be more inclusive. We are now able to offer membership to any public service retirees residing in Alaska. Potential members must be vested in their individual retirement accounts and no longer work for the government entity through which they are vested. This will allow us to bring in members who no longer work for public service yet wish to remain active with a public service union.