Chris Turney’s last letter to me.
Back in the Fall when we were in the thick of the fight against the attack on pensions, Chris Turney invited me to speak to the Dupage County chapter of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association of which she was chairperson.
I received a warm reception from the 100 or so retired teachers as we discussed the history of both Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 512. I received a free lunch at the Greek restaurant where the monthly meeting took place. I even won a bottle of wine in the raffle. And, most importantly, I made new friends among the retired teachers who filled the room.
Last October Chris sent the following report to me on the state convention of the IRTA which she had just
I received a warm reception from the 100 or so retired teachers as we discussed the history of both Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 512. I received a free lunch at the Greek restaurant where the monthly meeting took place. I even won a bottle of wine in the raffle. And, most importantly, I made new friends among the retired teachers who filled the room.
Last October Chris sent the following report to me on the state convention of the IRTA which she had just