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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
Announcements, July 31, 2021
The next Members Meeting will be at noon on August 18 by Zoom. For information on how to attend Zoom meetings click here. At this meeting we will select Delegates to the AFSCME Retirees Convention in Springfield. Click here for … Continue reading
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Announcements, July 18, 2021
The regular Members’ Meetings will be held at noon by Zoom on the third Wednesday in July (July 21) and the third Wednesday in August (August 18). We expect that the Members’ Meeting in September will be in-person on the … Continue reading
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Announcements, March 24, 2021/updated April 20
The Members Meeting on May 19 will be by Zoom and will include the nomination and election of officers. For further details, including how to nominate candidates for positions, go to Election Information. On Wednesday, April 21st at 12 noon … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting 17-Mar-21
The next Members Meeting by Zoom will be on the third Wednesday of the month, March 17, 2021. The meeting will begin at 11:30 and can be joined by clicking below at that time: Join Zoom meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8722029213 Meeting ID: 872 … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting 17-Feb-21
The next Members Meeting by Zoom will be on the third Wednesday of the month, February 17, 2021. The meeting will begin at 11:30 and can be joined by clicking below at that time: Join Zoom meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8722029213 Meeting ID: 872 … Continue reading
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Announcement of Zoom Members Meeting January 20
We will have our membership meeting this Wednesday, January 20th at 2pm. This will allow those of you who want to to partake in the Presidential inauguration. Below you will find all the meeting information. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8722029213 Meeting ID: 872 … Continue reading
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Announcements December 12, 2020
Our next scheduled members meeting by Zoom will be Wednesday, December 16 at 11:30 AM. Members may informally join the meeting up to half an hour ahead of time. If you would like assistance on how to use Zoom leave … Continue reading
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Announcements, November 11, 2020
Our next scheduled members meeting by Zoom will be Wednesday, November 18 at 1 PM. If you would like assistance on how to use Zoom leave a message at our voicemail number, 224-366-7339. Proposed Agenda:1-Minutes from October 2-Treasurer’s report/Audit3-Discussion of AFSCME … Continue reading
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Announcements, September 3, 2020
Our next scheduled members meeting by Zoom will be Wednesday, September 16 at noon. If you would like assistance on how to use Zoom leave a message at our voicemail number, 224-366-7339. We will be engaging in a number of … Continue reading
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Announcements, June 25, 2020
• The Executive Board met this afternoon and elected Diane Stokes as President to complete the term of Charlie Hogan. Diane will serve until the next in person meeting of the Subchapter, scheduled for April 2021 (pandemic restrictions permitting). The … Continue reading
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