Yes, nearly 80% of SEANC delegates approved affiliation with the Service Employees International Union on May 3, 2008. SEANC, SEIU Local 2008 strengthened its voice for quality public services by joining together with SEIU’s nearly 1 million public service workers and 2 million members total.

SEANC’s mission is to protect and enhance the rights and benefits of current, retired and future state employees.

Yes, SECU is a bank for state employees. SEANC advocates for state employees’ workplace rights in the General Assembly.

No, you are not automatically a member of SEANC by joining SECU or becoming a state employee. However, it is easy to join SEANC.

All current state employees and retirees are eligible to join SEANC. Affiliate memberships are available to persons or organizations who support the purposes of SEANC and who have been approved by the Board of Governors for membership in SEANC.

SEANC members can pay their dues monthly through payroll/pension deduction, or make annual or semi-annual payments. Dues are $11 a month for active state employees ($2 of which is a voluntary EMPAC contribution) and $7 a month for retired state employees (with $2 for a voluntary EMPAC contribution).  SEANC is a non-profit.

By joining SEANC, you have a full-time advocate for your pay and benefits in the General Assembly. You also have access to more than 2,700 statewide discounts at hotels, restaurants, amusement parks and more. As a member, you are eligible to participate in SEANC’s insurance and scholarship programs.

Membership cards arrive approximately one month after your application is received. If you applied for SEANC membership over five weeks ago and have not received your membership card, please contact us today or click here to look up your SEANC member ID number to use on the SEANC Web site member-only pages.

Request one here.

SEANC has separated North Carolina into 53 SEANC districts. You are a member of a specific district based on your home address or place of employment.  Look up your district here.

Contact Carri Derrick at .

Look up your district meeting dates on the SEANC Calendar.

By joining SEANC you have no obligation to participate in any activities.

SEANC discounts are only available for members to view after logging in to the discount section.

Click here to look up your SEANC member ID number.

SEANC has secured pay raises for state employees 21 of the last 24 years. Learn more about SEANC’s accomplishments on our Legislative Victories page.

Every September at SEANC’s Annual Convention, delegates from the 53 districts select the Top 10 Policy Platform Objectives.

See SEANC’s Legislative Victories to improve quality public services and the lives of working families and retirees.

Please check the Office of State Personnel Web site to review your grievance rights.

SEANC’s staff includes one full-time attorney who can lead you in the correct direction when you have a workplace grievance. You may send an e-mail to Tom Harris at or call him at the SEANC office.

As a member of SEANC, you may qualify for these programs. Check out SEANC’s insurance plans or call a SEANC insurance specialist to see if you qualify.

Yes! In addition to lobbyists, SEANC has a dedicated retiree director who fights for benefits, such as COLAs, and represents you at Retirement Systems Board of Trustees meetings. SEANC has historically had victories in retiree issues, including the Bailey case.

No. Retiree dues are $2 less a month than active state employees.

Yes, retirees enjoy the same rights and benefits as active state employees, with certain resources devoted especially to their interests and needs.

Every day SEANC advocates for retirees’ rights and interests. Remember, SEANC is a member-driven association; if you want to have a say in retiree rights, join SEANC today.

No, only SEANC members, their spouses and their dependents may apply for a SEANC scholarship.

If your grandchild is classified as your dependent child, then he/she may apply for a SEANC scholarship.  If that is not the case, your grandchild is not eligible.

You may only apply in one category each year for a SEANC scholarship.

Yes; encourage your doctor to contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield and ask to join the PPO Blue Options network.

State retirees and others eligible for Medicare (many going out on disability retirement) must enroll in Medicare Part A (hospitalization) and Part B (physician/outpatient care) when they become eligible for Medicare. Medicare eligible retirees must pay a premium for Medicare Part B.

• Since the State Health Plan has prescription drug benefits equal to or better than Medicare Part D, most retirees do not need to enroll in Medicare Part D or pay a premium for that coverage.
• Exception: Any Medicare eligible retiree who believes they may qualify for Medicaid (medical assistance for low-income persons) should consult with their county’s Department of Social Services (DSS). If eligible for Medicaid, the caseworker can advise them and assistance is provided to pay the Part D premium.