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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, 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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Update: April 27, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic mandated lockdown, we have no scheduled in person meetings. We anticipate a virtual (ZOOM) meeting to remember president Charlie Hogan within the next few weeks. If you would like to attend, please indicate this in … Continue reading
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A message from John Metz, Chair, Communications Committee
I am saddened to report to you that Charlie Hogan, President of the subchapter for the past ten years, has died. At this time there are no public services planned. Cremation and visitation (virtual) will be handled by Cooney … Continue reading
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No meeting of the subchapter for March, 2020
Because of the serious health crisis now occurring in our state and country, there will be no meeting of the subchapter this month. In view of the amount of misinformation widely available from Facebook, Twitter, etc. members are advised to … Continue reading
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Announcement of meeting on February 19, 2020
AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 161 will meet at Hackney’s Restaurant on Lake, 1514 E Lake Street, Glenview, on Wednesday, February 19 at 11:30 AM (Socializing and ordering of food to begin at 11:00). The program will a laboratory session on the … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting on January 15, 2020
AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 161 will meet at Hackney’s Restaurant on Lake, 1514 E Lake Street, Glenview, on Wednesday, January 15 at 11:30 AM (Socializing to begin at 11:00). Our guest speaker will be Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center … Continue reading
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Announcement of Monthly Meeting on December 18.
Dear member: The AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 161 will meet at Hackney’s Restaurant on Lake, 1514 E Lake Street, Glenview, on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:30 AM. We expect to have an appropriate agenda for the last meeting of the year. … Continue reading
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Announcement of monthly meeting, November 20, 2019.
Dear member: The AFSCME 161 Retirees will meet at Hackney’s Restaurant on Lake, 1514 E Lake Street, Glenview, on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30 AM. Our speaker will be Bill Esler on the topic of attending theater for free. If … Continue reading
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Announcement about Fair Tax
There will be a community meeting about the Fair Tax on:Monday, November 11, 2019 6:00 pmThe budget and Graduated Income TaxCurrent Events Discussion GroupSulzer Regionals Library4455 North Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL This event is free and open to the publicQuestions? Contact … Continue reading
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