by Tim McPhillips | Jan 17, 2020 | Newsletters
As many of you know, or at least should know, the health and security of our pension fund is dependent on a successful launch of a Chicago casino. Traditionally, the City funded their portion of our retirement security through property taxes; however, because that...
by Tim McPhillips | Nov 9, 2019 | Newsletters
There was some spirited debate last month about the effectiveness and relevance of Local 2 participating in the political process through campaign contributions. Clear lines were drawn between the membership that think it is effective and those that do not. It was...
by Tim McPhillips | Jul 19, 2019 | Newsletters
You may have received an email from Local 2 President Jim Tracy stating my last pension newsletter was defamatory towards pension fund trustee Tony Martin; I disagree. Tony Martin refused to follow the pension Board’s specific direction to describe the Illinois...
by Tim McPhillips | May 17, 2019 | Newsletters
At the May 2019 Pension Board meeting there was a spirited debate amongst the trustees concerning the publication of the Secretary’s April letter. Traditionally, the Secretary’s letter is published to communicate issues that the Board is facing or discussing. Many...
by Tim McPhillips | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to ask you to contact Governor Rauner and ask him to veto SB777 (commonly referred to as the Casino Bill), which significantly jeopardizes our pension fund. As you are aware, our pension fund is at a critical juncture in terms of...
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