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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
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Tell Your Legislator
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
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Announcements, November 23, 2013
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
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Information posted 11/16/13
(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
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Announcements: November 8, 2013
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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We Are One Illinois, November 5, 2013
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Announcements October 23, 2013
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
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Report on Monthly Meeting, October 9, 2013
The monthly meeting of AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 161, was held at Ruby Tuesday’s on October 9. The principle business was to prepare for the bi-annual convention in Springfield on October 16 and 17. Delegates and representatives from the subchapter will … Continue reading
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Emailing 0ctober 4, 2013
Our regularly scheduled meeting will be October 9, 2013 at 11:00 at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant, 5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Note that contrary to our usual policy, this will be the second Wednesday of the month. The principal business will be … Continue reading
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Monthly Meeting, September 18, 2013
The newly elected officers were sworn into office by Jo Patton, Director of Special Projects for AFSCME Council 31. The officers are: President: Charlie Hogan Exec VP: Mary Bennett Recording Secretary: Ida Velez Secretary Treasurer: Nancy Kulppi (acting) Board members: … Continue reading
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Announcements, September 13, 2013
Bimonthly emailing, September 13, 2013 Our regularly scheduled meeting will be September 18, 2013 at 11:00 at Ruby Tuesdays Restaurant, 5203 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. The principal business will be the installation of new officers who were elected at our … Continue reading
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