Retired Unionists Network
Major issues in 2024
May 23, 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.
Directory of Retired Members’ Groups
The RUN Committee are compiling information on Retired Unionists Network and the various retired unionists groups throughout the country that can be listed in the ACTU Directory. In the meantime, we have collected the following list.
Media Release 18 May 2022. Our Aged Care Crisis: Who Cares!
May 20, 2022
A survey of Federal election candidates reveals aged care is a high priority across all parties with a major exception – no candidate from the Coalition parties responded.
Guest speakers at recent Retired Unionists Network meetings
July 15, 2021
The RUN recently heard from Carolyn Smith (National Director Aged Care, WA State Secretary, United Workers Union) and Lauren Hutchins (National Director Aged Care, WA State Secretary, United Workers Union) on Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Retired Unionists Network committee member profile: Rodger Smith
During my working life, I was a CPSU delegate for 28 years and an ASU delegate for ten years. Since retiring 11 years ago, I have become interested in organising retired unionists and I am now heavily involved in the ACTU Retired Unionists Network.
Rally for Women’s Justice – Andrew Laming needs to go
Local residents and protestors in the Redland City-based electorate of Bowman joined with March4Justice, to rally for respect, justice, and equality for the women of Redlands and calling for the sacking of federal MP Andrew Laming.
We Wait in Hope for Justice and Equality for Women
The welfare of women and children must be of paramount importance for this nation, writes Janine Kitson from the Unions NSW Retired Unionists group and the Retired Unionists Network Committee.