Generations of union members have fought hard to make Australia a decent and fulfilling country in which to live and work.
Commitment to progressive causes doesn’t go away just because you leave the workforce. That’s where the Retired Unionists Network comes in!
What is the Retired Unionists Network (RUN)?
The Retired Unionists Network (RUN) is a national community of retired union members who want to stay informed and active in the movement.
RUN is administered by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and connects with retired activist groups right around the country.
It aims to provide opportunities for retired union members to participate in and contribute to the creation of campaigns in the movement. These can be national or state campaigns and also campaigns driven by and from RUN about issues important to members of the network.
The Network meets monthly online over Zoom.
Why join?
Getting involved in RUN is a great way to meet other activists and keep up with what is going on in the union movement.
It provides an opportunity to socialise with like-minded people and connect to campaigns in your local area about the issues you care about.
How to join
Simply fill in the form on this page to start to receive email newsletters and notices about upcoming meetings.
Already subscribed? Keep an eye on your inbox – and your spam/junk! – for monthly meeting details and occasional newsletters. Emails will come from [email protected].
Monthly meeting details
RUN holds a monthly general meeting via Zoom, generally on the fourth Thursday of the month from 2:00pm – 4:00pm (AEST/AEDT) from February to November.
These meetings features a guest speaker and all retired unionists are welcome to attend and participate.
You might be also interested in making a donation or leaving a bequest in your Will to the union movement.
RUN: Joined Retired Unionists Network
Latest Retired Unionists News:
Major issues in 2024
The RUN Committee has identified a number of major issues for consideration in the coming year, whilst we do not expect any of the matters to be resolved in the short term, nonetheless, we will continue lobbying.
Introducing the new RUN Committee
The Retired Unionists Network (RUN) is a national community of retired union members who want to stay informed and active in the movement. RUN is administered by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and connects with retired activist groups right around the country.
RUN Meeting dates in 2024
The RUN meets via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of every month at 2pm, Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra time. Getting involved in RUN is a great way to meet other activists and keep up with the goings on in the union movement.
Snapshots of Retired Members’ Groups
The RUN Committee promotes retired members groups around Australia. such as the Vintage Reds of the Canberra Region who recently celebrated their tenth anniversary and the United Fire Fighters Union (UFU) Retired Members Branch in Victoria.