Pensioners Union?

Question

Hi, I know this sounds far fetched, but who else over the age of 60 and a pensioner, would like to see a pensioners union.

If you think about it, pensioners could have a great amount of clout in this country, because by all sticking together we could change the face of any election.

Anybody else have a thought on this subject?

Answer 1

i am from the states but i understand where you are coming from -- every day over here we always hear on the news this person is goings for the black vote or that person is seeking the ladies or somone else courting the middle class but you never see them come out wanting the senior vote -- i think first every senio should vote even the ones in the elder care centers --- than maye some day they will be courting us!!!!

Answer 2

While as yet I am not a Pensioner the idea has great merit.
Many pensioners would have trouble accommodating the fees, however if you had the correct type of people in the administration this could be overcome.

There would be many benefits to pensioners as the benefits the union movement has brought all of society.

The pensioners or retirees union you mention should have strict regulation within to stop any chances of being shanghaied for individual political purposes.

Another set back could be if a government is elected that was not supported by the union, this could be to the deportment of poorer pensioners or all.

If you ever need support in your endeavour let me know. I would be happy to help.

Christmas wishes to all.

Answer 3

I never thought I would support any Union, but of course this would not be a Trade Union, having spent so much of my life fighting people with the gift of the gab and no thought of doing any work. In my opinion the OAPS could become quite a force and each year we get stronger. As the Labour Party is the party of the people, I cannot imagine getting much support from them and it would take a lot of organising. Nearing eighty I'm happy to support but fast running out of energy to take an active part, as will so many of your prospective members will be. If you really get something going, Good Luck to you, it's about time we were recognised, your get my support.

Answer 4

Not far fetched, and I think there is one - Jack Jones is/was involved.

Edit: Yes, it's called The National Pensioners Convention ('NPC') and is the principal organisation representing pensioners in the United Kingdom. It is made up of around 1,000 bodies representing 1.5 million members, organised into federal regional units. Rodney Bickerstaffe has now taken over from Jack Jones.

Answer 5

To a large degree, I think the AARP has taken the right direction on many of these things. On some, of course, they have not.
As a voting block we will have a definite majority. Bar none.
Now if we can unite for the purpose of advancing our causes, that would be fine. Politics would, as much as possible, have to take a back seat though.

Answer 6

you have a vote like everyone else over the age of 18. you have had your chance to make a mark on the world and build up your own financial security. i am sorry but i don't think that as a group you deserve any greater level of influence than any other group. form a union if you like, but don't expect anyone to give in to your demands.

Answer 7

Could'nt afford the union dues.

Answer 8

Jack Jones tried to organise OAP's but didn't get very far.

Answer 9

I agree with you, and there are a few MPs I would love to clout. (Slap their face) ha ha ha .

Answer 10

Isn't that pretty much what AARP does already? I know they have lobbyist in D.C.