Afscme Texas Retirees Chapter 12

07/29/2026

AFSCME Texas Chapter 12 Retirees would like to welcome our newest Board Member Patricia Reck! We are excited to have her and the wealth of knowledge that she brings to the chapter! Welcome Patricia!

07/04/2026

On behalf of your AFSCME Texas Chapter 12 Retirees, we wish everyone a safe and joyous 4th of July!

This 4th of July, we celebrate the promise of freedom and recognize that true freedom includes the ability to earn a fair wage, have a safe workplace, and provide for our families with dignity.

06/19/2026

AFSCME Texas Chapter 12 recognizes the resilience of those who survived unimaginable conditions and emphasize that freedom and fair work are intertwined. Juneteenth celebrates the freedom for Black workers to enjoy the fruits of their labor, while acknowledging persistent economic disparities. Only together can we move forward.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience and leadership of black workers who’ve paved the way for freedom and equal opportunities for all. Let us honor them by recommitting ourselves to the fight for safe working conditions and fair pay for working people.

05/28/2026

AFSCME Texas Retirees congratulates our endorsed runoff candidates on their victories:

Montserrat Garibay – HD 49
Venton Jones – HD 100
Adrian Reyna – HD 125
These candidates engaged directly with retirees and demonstrated their commitment to protecting public employees and retirement security in Texas.

Thank you to every retiree and member who made your voice heard in these important runoff elections. Together, we continue building momentum for the issues that matter to Texas retirees.

05/28/2026

AFSCME Texas Retirees Chapter 12 is proud to have donated more than 500 adult incontinence products to AGE of Central Texas through the Donation Drive for Dignity.

This incredible contribution reflects the generosity and commitment of our members to supporting older adults, caregivers, and neighbors in our community with dignity and care.

There’s still time to participate in the drive through May 31 to help make a difference.

Learn more:
https://ageofcentraltx.org/donation-drive-for-dignity/

05/26/2026

AFSCME Texas Retirees - Today is Election Day for the primary runoffs!
Polls are open from 7-7! Find your voting location here: https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/ #/login
Below we've shared who we've endorsed. See you at the polls!

05/25/2026

Today we take a pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and devotion to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We thank you for your service!

On Memorial Day, we salute those who risked their lives to serve our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service.

05/20/2026

In our last virtual membership meeting, AFSCME Texas Retirees hosted Gina Hinojosa for a conversation about the issues impacting retirees and working families across Texas.

In this short clip, Gina speaks directly about retirement security and the importance of protecting the dignity of public servants who spent their careers serving our communities.

As part of our endorsement process, AFSCME Texas Retirees reaches out directly to candidates and evaluates where they stand on key retiree issues, including a 13th check, cost-of-living adjustments, healthcare costs, and protecting the ERS fund. Candidates considered for endorsement or platforming complete a questionnaire as part of that process.

We believe retirees deserve leaders who will listen, engage, and stand with us.

05/18/2026

Early voting starts TODAY in the Texas runoff elections!

AFSCME Texas Retirees is proud to endorse the following candidates:
Montserrat Garibay – HD 49
Venton Jones – HD 100
Adrian Reyna – HD 125

These candidates participated in our endorsement process and responded to member priorities, including protecting the ERS fund, addressing healthcare costs, and supporting a 13th check and cost-of-living adjustments for Texas retirees.

Now it’s time to make our voices heard.

Make your plan to vote, stay informed, and help shape the future of retirement security in Texas.

05/15/2026

May 15 is the last day to apply for a ballot by mail if you are eligible to vote by mail.

Applications must be received, not postmarked, by today’s deadline.

Make your plan, stay informed, and make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming runoff elections.

For more information, go to our Voter Portal- https://www.afscmetexasretirees.org/voter-portal