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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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Information for June, 2022
For latest information, click here to go to “Bulletin Board”. Announcement of Members Meeting June 15, 2022 The next regular Members Meeting will be Wednesday June 15, 2022. The meeting will be by Zoom only. The Zoom session will begin at … Continue reading
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Information for May, 2022
For latest information, click here to go to “Bulletin Board”. Announcement of Members Meeting May 18, 2022 The next regular Members Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, May 18, 2022. The meeting will be by Zoom only, … Continue reading
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Information for April, 2022
For latest information, click here to go to “Bulletin Board and Endnotes” page. Posted on March 10, 2022 by afscmeretirees161 Announcement of Meeting April 20, 2022 The next regular Members Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, April 20, 2022. The … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting March 16, 2022
The next regular Members Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, March 16, 2022. The meeting will be a hybrid with call-to-order at noon. The meeting will take place at Sweet Basil Cafe; 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting February 16, 2022
The next regular Members Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, February 16, 2022. The meeting will be entirely by Zoom and will begin at noon. The Zoom session will begin at 11:45 so members can log … Continue reading
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Announcement of Monthly Meeting January 19
The Membership Meeting for January will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The meeting will begin at Noon. Members may log in after 11:45. Click here for information on how to participate in Zoom meetings. Presentation: Simone … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting December 15, 2021
On Wednesday, December 15th at noon we will have our monthly Membership Meeting in person and via zoom. The meeting will be opened at 11:45am for those attending via Zoom. We ask that all those attending in person, please arrive by 11:30 so … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting November 17, 2021
The November Membership Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of the month, November 17. The meeting will begin at noon at Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Il 60077. Please arrive by 11:30 to order food. We … Continue reading
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Announcement of Meeting on October 20
The Subchapter 161 Membership Meeting will be held at Noon on Wednesday, October 20, at the Sweet Basil Cafe, 5203 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois, 60077. Please arrive early so you can order lunch before the meeting starts. The Cook County … Continue reading
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Follow-up from meeting on August 18.
Click here to view the results of the election of Delegates to State Convention The slides provided by our speaker, David Lecik, can be viewed by clicking on the links below: SHIP Medicare Basics PPT for State of Illinois Retirees … Continue reading
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