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This website is maintained by and for the approximately 1000 members of AFSCME Retirees, Council 31, Subchapter 161, based in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Diane Stokes is President of the Subchapter. This site is maintained by the Communications Committee, John Metz, Chairman. Email communications may be addressed to: afscmeretirees161@gmail.com. Phone messages may be left at our voicemail number: (224) 366-7339.
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Useful Links for AFSCME Retirees
- AFSCME home page Updated regularly, much useful information
- AFSCME Works AFSCME WORKS is the official publication of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
- Alliance for Retired Americans See weekly “Friday Alerts”, more
- Fred Klonsky's blog Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
- Glen Brown Defending public pensions against fools, rogues, and oppressors since 2011.
- Illinois AFL-CIO
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus Jane Addams Senior Caucus is a multiracial, grassroots organization led by concerned seniors in the Chicago area.
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus: Caucus Connection Bi-Weekly Online Update from Jane Addams Senior Caucus
Author Archives: afscmeretirees161
Announcement of Meeting, May 17, 2023
For endnotes from previous meetings and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 161 Member Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 17. The meeting will occur at Sweet Basil Cafe, … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting April 19, 2023
For endnotes from previous meetings and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 19. The meeting will be open to all AFSCME … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting and Activity, March 15, 2023
For endnotes from the February meeting and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. By vote of the members at the February meeting, we have arranged for a docent guided tour at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting February 15, 2023
For endnotes from the January meeting and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 15 at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting January 18, 2023
For endnotes from the December meeting and updates since then,click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 18 at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard Road, … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting December 21, 2022
For endnotes from the November meeting and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 21 at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting November 16, 2022
Posted on October 14, 2022 by afscmeretirees161 For endnotes from the October meeting and updates since then, click here to go to Bulletin Board page. The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at Sweet Basil … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting October 19, 2022
The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 19 at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. The meeting will begin at noon. Attendees may arrive as early as 11:30 and … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting September 21, 2022
The next AFSME Retirees Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 21 at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. The meeting will begin at noon. Attendees may arrive as early as 11:30 and … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting August 17, 2022
The next regular Members Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, August 17, 2022. The meeting will be in person with call-to-order at noon. The meeting will take place at Sweet Basil Cafe; 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, … Continue reading
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