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Retired? Yes, But Still Campaigning

When trade union activists retire from full-time employment what do they do? Some find interesting work on government commissions, industrial tribunals and dozens of other socially useful bodies in their community. Some continue to campaign for peace or a better environment; others oppose racism and combat injustice whenever, and wherever, it arises. Then there are those who have abandoned their democratic roots, and now reside in the House of Lords!

The majority of unions encourage their members to remain active in their current branch. Many of these have also established retired members’ branches.

This page is designed for the thousands of trade unionists who want to continue campaigning in the interests of pensioners and their community. Needless to say our best advice is to get your trade union branch to affiliate to a local pensioners’ group and a Trades Council, and ask to be its delegate.

Trade Union Retired Members’ Organisations

AMICUS

Local Contact: Harold Williams Tel. 01245 420632.

GMB Local Contact: George Goodfellow 168, Heathway, Dagenham, Essex R10 9NN

PCS

Local Contact: Alan Maloney, Secretary, Associate Members Association, PCS, 160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN

R.H. Fowles Bacons Chase, Bradwell On Sea, Southminster, Essex CMO 7PH

UNITE

Local Contact: L. Knight 9 Bardfield Road, Colchester CO2 8LN

UNISON

Local Contact: Mary Feakins, Essex Retired Members’ Branch Tel. 01245 354044

If you know of any other union that has a national pensioners organisation please contact our Secretary.

Read the TUC’s fourth annual survey of fund managers’ voting and engagement activity. It can be accessed in PDF format here.

Essex Pensioners’ Action Groups

Basildon

Meetings are held on the first Friday of the month at the Basildon Centre, Room 1 at 10.30am. Contact: Tel. 01268 287977.

Braintree

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month in the Gateway Hall, Coggleshall Road, Braintree at 10.30am. Contact: Phyllis Webb Tel 01376 322065.

Chelmsford

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the Quaker Meeting House, Rainsford Road at 10am. Contact: Tel. 01245 268220

Colchester

Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm in Cardinal Bourne Hall, Priory Street. Contact: Barbara Williamson Tel. 01206 577921.

Essex Pensioners’ Action Association.

The Essex Pensioner Contact: Derry Thorpe 15c Whitefriars Crescent, Westcliff on Sea SSO 8EX

Harlow

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St. Paul’s Church Hall at 1.30pm. Contact: Harry Talbot, 1, Crabbe Farm, Latton Common Road, Harlow, Essex CM18 7HS Tel. 01279 417491.

Southend

Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Avenue Baptists Church Hall, Milton Avenue, Westcliffe-on-Sea at 1.45pm. Contact: Rita Weiss 40 Brightwell Avenue, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 9EE Tel. 01702 348161.

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Essex Pensioners Rally at Southend

Tendring Pensioner’s Action Group

Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Christ Church, (URC) Corner of Holland/Carnavon Road, Clacton-on-Sea at 2pm. Contact: Mike Le Cornu Tel. 01245 428066

Thurrock Over Fifties Forum Meetings held on the 2nd Monday of the month. CVS Resource Centre, "The Beehive", Kings Walk, Grays. Contact: Chairman: Gerry Calder Tel. 01375 412324.

Some Interesting Pensioners’ Organisations and Links for Information.

  • OPAS - the Pensions Advisory Service for help and advice if you have a problem with your pension. Telephone 0207 3233 8080.
  • The Pensions Tracing Agency - To find out about pensions you have lost track of telephone 0191 225 6316.
  • Retirement Pensions Forecasting Agency - If you want to know how much state pension you have telephone 0191 238 7585.
  • For a guide to combined pension forecasts contact Tel. 0870 010 1684.

Introduction to Occupational Pensions Online

Pensions are in crisis. The need for information and guidance on pensions has never been so important. Providing up to date knowledge and guidance on pensions is essential.

The TUC has a practical and helpful course that will enable you to develop your skills and gain the knowledge necessary to address pension issues in your workplace. Further information on the course.

You might also like to look at Raising Standards of Trustee Education


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