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Welcome to Oregon Retirees

 The retiree chapter of Oregon AFSCME Council 75 is upgrading our web presence to include a new website at www.Ch75retirees.org where you can read the news about retirement in Oregon, changes in law at the state and federal level and local initiatives that may impact your healthcare and other issues of importance to retirees and our families. 

An important part of our program is to be able to hear from you and read your comments on important issues of the day. This post is our first on our new blog. Welcome to all. If you have questions or if there is information you would like us to provide please mention it in the comments.





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  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2022 at 11:37 AM

    I would like to update my information for payment of dues.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 7, 2022 at 8:56 PM

    Please let me know the updated information and I will make that happen. Pat Riggs-Henson, President AFSCME Retirees. retireevp@oregonafscme.org Question please call me at 541-914-6928

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