Work & Jobs

Nearly 1.5 million Washingtonians rely on Social Security income to make ends meet. However, Gen X Americans, set to retire in the mid-2030s, will be the first generation that may suffer from Social Security’s long-term financial challenge. Their retirement security and those of subsequent generations, including our children and grandchildren, are at stake.

Discover how AARP's advocacy for work and save legislation is addressing the retirement crisis and empowering individuals across generations.

Social Security could have a shortfall in 2035. Here's why it's so important to 66 million Americans.

Nearly 2 million Ohioans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. AARP Ohio supports HB 501, which would create a joint committee to study and report on state-facilitated options to improve access to workplace retirement savings programs for workers in the private sector.

Maine’s new state-facilitated retirement savings program is up and running. It offers a savings option for the estimated 200,000 Maine private-sector workers who do not have access to a retirement plan through their jobs.

A recent AARP Oregon survey of voters aged 40-plus found 55 percent have seen or experienced age discrimination at work; of those respondents, 88 percent think it’s common. Such findings are motivating AARP Oregon to push legislation to strengthen the state’s workplace age discrimination law.

AARP supports critical property tax relief for older adults, funding to expand affordable housing options and efforts to increase financial security in retirement.

AARP Connecticut is seeking an Advocacy and Community Outreach Manager located at the state office in Hartford, CT.

AARP Michigan announced its 2024 Legislative Agenda yesterday during the annual lobby day at Heritage Hall, inside the Michigan Capitol Building. More than 50 dedicated volunteers engaged with legislators, representing both major parties and regions across Michigan.

The AARP® Purpose Prize® is open to founders of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations. Applicants must be over 50 and need to have started their organizations after age 40. In 2024, up to seven winners will receive $50,000 for their organizations and have access to yearlong individualized supports to help further organizational goals.