Author Archives: Kulmeet Galhotra

Robert E. Lee

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: May 14, 2012

                  August 16, 1946- May 13, 2012  

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Public Employee Pensions in the Crosshairs

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: May 10, 2012

Pensions There is little doubt that Governor Quinn will sign the engrossed legislation passed today by the General Assembly which ends subsidized health care for State employees.  Funding public pensions and other retirement benefits have continued to be one of the most controversial issues in the past few years and things are coming quickly to [...]

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Alissa Neuman Captures 30th Jack Carey Scholarship

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: April 16, 2012

  Congratulations to Alissa Neuman, a John Marshall law student expected to graduate in February, 2013.  Alissa is the 30th recipient of the scholarship named in memory of Local 3315′s former president, John T. (“Jack”) Carey.  Alissa was awarded the $2500 scholarship for the summer of 2012 and is currently clerking for brother Mark P. [...]

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General Membership Meeting to be held April 17, 2012

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: April 9, 2012

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AFSCME LOCAL 3315 APRIL 17, 2012 4PM, 2ND FLOOR CAFETERIA, 2650 S. CALIFORNIA AGENDA 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. BOND COURT/PARKING UPDATE 3. SUMMER SOCIAL: LAND OR LAKE? 4. MEMBER COMMENTS/FEEDBACK/ QUESTIONS 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATE (07-17-2012) location and time TBD 8. ADJOURNMENT

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By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: February 23, 2012
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A Pair of Winners from the Illinois Supreme Court

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: February 2, 2012

People v. Torres JUSTICE KARMEIER delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion. Chief Justice Kilbride and Justices Freeman, Thomas, Garman, Burke, and Theis concurred in the judgment and opinion. This case involves a homicide which took place in July of 1983 when a man was shot to death in a Chicago tavern. A bartender, [...]

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General Membership Meeting to be held 1/31/2012 4pm at 2650 S. California, 2nd floor Cafeteria

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: January 17, 2012

Notice:   GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AFSCME LOCAL 3315 JANUARY 31, 2012 4PM, 2ND FLOOR CAFETERIA, 2650 S. CALIFORNIA         AGENDA   1. ANNOUNCEMENTS  2. HOLIDAY BOND COURT  3. PARKING  4. MEMBER COMMENTS/FEEDBACK  5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATE (04-17-2012) location and time TBD 8. ADJOURNMENT   [...]

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A New Year, A New Look

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: December 31, 2011

Sisters and Brothers, 2011 has been a very tough year for this local, but despite it all, we have met each challenge with strength and resolve. President P began the year with the FY2011 budget battle that threatened the layoffs of, at one time, some 60 assistant public defenders.  Together, we were able to advocate [...]

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Celeberate the Life of Paul Stralka on December 29, 2011

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: December 17, 2011

Please scroll down to see the invitation.  RSVP by December 24th.

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Jason Lee wins 29th Jack Carey Memorial Scholarship

By Kulmeet Galhotra | Published: December 16, 2011

Congratulations to Jason Lee, a DePaul Law student expected to graduate in May, 2012.  Jason is the 29th recipient of the scholarship named in memory of Local 3315′s former president, John T. (“Jack”) Carey.  Jason was awarded the $2500 scholarship for the Spring of 2012 and is currently clerking for brother William Woelkers who is [...]

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