Remember all Subchapter 161 members are invited to the annual S.O.R.E (Skokie Organization of Retired Educators) picnic. See: https://afscmeretirees161.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sorepicnic1.pdf

Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax presents a summary and then the full text of AFSCME Council 31 handout of their position on Governor Rauner’s plan to force a strike or lockout. See:

http://capitolfax.com/2015/07/23/afscme-rauner-plans-to-force-strike-or-lockout-and-union-has-no-strike-fund/