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11 March 2014 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member; We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il. On Wednesday, March 19th.The meeting starts at 11 AM. Our guest speaker is Ms. Bea Lumpkin, an author … Continue reading →

    On Wednesday, February 19, members of Subchapter 161joined hundreds of others from across the State to conduct a one day lobbying blitz.  The goal was to persuade legislators to join us in seeking constructive solutions to state and … Continue reading →

9 January 2014 AFSCME Sub-chapter 161 Dear member:   We will meet again at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant at 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il. On Wednesday, January 15th.The meeting starts at 11 AM. Our speaker is Mr. Richard Whitney. A veteran of Illinois … Continue reading →

Message from Mary Bennett, Phone Committee Chair: I want to take the opportunity to thank Charles Hogan, Walt and Jenny Esler and David Rolston who made phone calls to fellow members encouraging them to contact legislators..  Because of the combined … Continue reading →

One member’s letter to his state senator (Mr. Esler invites other members to use his letter as a model for their own): Dear Senator Martinez, I can’t think of any reason why retirees should agree to give up any part of … Continue reading →

Subchapter 161 member Walter Esler has published an analysis of the alleged basis of the current “pension crisis” (http://northsidegreenparty.org/drupal/node/504).  The report may be viewed by clicking here. From bimontly emailing, November 23, 2013 22 November 2013 Sub-Chapter 161 member: I … Continue reading →

(Not all links below are active–clicking on an image may enlarge it) From: “David Amerson, AFSCME Retirees” <webaction@afscmeillinois.org> To:  Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 5:04:34 PM Subject: D-Day for pensions? Important Updates for State of Illinois and State University Retirees In This Bulletin: … Continue reading →

The Illinois Labor History Society Annual Hall of Honor Dinner–click here for details. All AFSCME Retirees will face changes in Pensions and Healthcare Benefits in the near future. Some information may be found by clicking here. Our regularly scheduled meeting … Continue reading →

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Information: Medicare Rights: Medicare–Strong and Built to Last AFSCME Facts: The Truth about Public Service Workers’ Pensions AFSCME Legislative Fact Sheet: The Affordable Care Act: What it Means for Illinois Seniors CMS: Important Retiree Healthcare Benefit Information David Amerson from … Continue reading →