Prez Sez – December 2022

By Paul Fong This has been an eventful year for the Retiree Chapter. We hired an attorney to look at the bylaws of the RBOA group that handles the retiree health benefits of those hired before 1982. The attorney even

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Retirement Board Report

By Patrick Butler The RBOA (Retirement Board of Authority) consists of three management positions, three members appointed by the CSEA, and three appointed by AFT 6157, who are Jessica Breheny, David Yancey, and yours truly, Patrick Butler. There are also

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Celebrating 15 Years!

By Ron Levesque The Retiree Chapter, AFT 6157R, was officially chartered on December 1, 2007.  On December 1, 2022,  AFT 6157 celebrated the 15th Anniversary of our Retiree Chapter, AFT 6157R.  Executive Director Phil Hu presented a plaque to our

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Introducing Kathy Jasper

Hello Fellow Retirees: I am looking forward to serving as the secretary on AFT6157-R’s Executive Board.  After retiring last December, I joined our local AFT Retiree group to work on issues that affect particularly part-timers, and to enjoy social activities

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Legislative Update on Retirement Issues

By Kathy Jasper Earlier this year, I became aware of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) when its representatives were invited by our AFT 6157 Executive Director Phil Hu to make a presentation, which I attended.  CalRTA’s mission is to

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In Memoriam: George Stevenson Holeman

From The Union, Nevada County, California May 29, 1926 – July 2, 2021 George Stevenson Holeman, Jr. (Steve) passed away peacefully and painlessly in his own home on July 2, 2021. He was 95. Per his request there will be

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In Memoriam: Joseph Zirker

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 6, 2022. Renowned artist and printmaker Joseph Zirker, passed away on June 25, two months shy of his 98th birthday in Redwood City, California. Joseph Zirker was born on August 13,1924 to Clarence

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In Memoriam: Paul Preising

Published by Mercury News from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2022. Paul P. Preising passed away, 88 years’ young, surrounded by his family in late September. His entrepreneurial spirit, sense of adventure, generous character and inquisitive approach to life are

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