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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
Important message from Dave Amerson for all retirees
Good morning all, I want to talk to everyone about what’s going on with state contract negotiations and our role in this situation. The most important thing for our Retirees to know is that state contract negotiations WILL impact them. … Continue reading
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Message from Walter Esler
David Rolston has asked me to pass this invitation along. Perhaps it could be included in your parish or congregation’s weekly bulletin: On Thursday, August 13 The North Side Greens will host a discussion of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really … Continue reading
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Announcements July 24, 2015
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 … Continue reading
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Meeting and Event Announcement, July 15, 2015
9 July 2015 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member: We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il., on Wednesday, 15th of July. The meeting starts at 11 AM. If you know interested retirees, bring … Continue reading
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Brief notes from today’s meeting, June 17, 2015
Charlie Hogan reported on the quarterly meeting of the retirees’ subchapter presidents. A copy of his notes may be seen by clicking here. The main topic of concern was the agenda of Governor Rauner, acknowledged to be strongly anti-union. Copies … Continue reading
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Meeting Announcement, June 17, 2015
10 June 2015 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member: We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old OrchardRoad, Skokie, Il., on Wednesday, 17th of June. The meeting starts at 11 AM. If you know interested retirees, bring them. … Continue reading
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Meeting Announcement, May 20 2015
13 May 2015 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member: We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il. on Wednesday, May 20th. The meeting starts at 11 AM. Our Guest speaker is David Amerson, … Continue reading
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Announcements for April 15, 2015 Meeting
8 April 2015 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member: We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il., on Wednesday, 15th of April.The meeting starts at 11 AM. This will be a mix of a … Continue reading
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Meeting Announcement, 18 March 2015
11 March 2015 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member: We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il. on Wednesday, 18th of March. The meeting starts at 11 AM. This will be a working meeting … Continue reading
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Useful Documents
Members are advised to start contacting state legislators about protecting our pensions and benefits. Also, to start educating friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. and to encourage them to also contact legislators.Below are documents that may be helpful (click on a title … Continue reading
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