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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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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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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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