1/26: As the result of a Joint Request for Certification between DC88 and C13's Organizing Department, an agreement was reached with Morrisville Borough (Bucks County) to bring Morrisville Library Assistants into Council 13, Local 1598. This will add 6 new employees to AFSCME ranks. Congratulations and welcome to the Council 13 family!
C13 2012 Scholarship App Now Available
1/25: Council 13's 2012 Scholarship Guidelines and Application has been updated for 2012 applicants. This is a members-only opportunity for members, RPEP members and their children/grandchildren. Applications will be accepted at Council 13 starting March 1 - June 1, 2012. More scholarship opportunities.
Fillman Re-Appointed to SERS Board
1/23: C13 Exec. Dir. David R. Fillman was nominated for re-appointment to the State Employee Retirement System SERS Board by Gov. Corbett. The Senate vote was
50-0 for re-appointment to another 4 year term. Fillman was first appointed to the SERS Board in 2000. SERS administers benefits for more than 100,000 retirees of the Commonwealth.
State Contract Signing Scheduled
1/20: Final language changes have been completed with the commonwealth and signing of the 2011-2015 state contract by all negotiators will take place on Friday, January 27. The signed contract will then be posted on this web site; however, it will take a few weeks for the contract books to be printed and distributed.
Budget Crisis Fixes Can Be Found
1/4: With a projected $500 million PA budget deficit, Council 13 Exec. Dir. David Fillman's response was published in the Harrisburg Patriot-News calling for sensible, fair solutions rather than more devastating cuts to schools and services. Reasonable options include an end to corporate tax loopholes, as well as a fair excise tax on big oil and gas "to close any budget gap and spare Pennsylvania families from more painful cuts." Read entire article
State Contract Update
12/21: Council 13 anticipates final language changes to be completed sometime in January 2012. The signing of the 2011-2015 state contract by all negotiators will be scheduled shortly afterwards. We appreciate your patience as we make certain that language throughout the entire contract is exactly what was voted on by the membership. Once signed, the full agreement will be available on this site.
'On Air' for the Holiday Season
12/7: Starting 12/12-1/8/12 C13 will broadcast a holiday message statewide celebrating AFSCME's 75th anniversary and acknowledging powerful victories in the fight for workers and their unions this year. C13 Exec. Dir. Fillman will also be featured in a TV holiday message airing in central PA on CBS21 and CW15 12/19 - 1/1/12 thanking members and their families for pulling together this year in the fight for workers.
2011 Non-State Education Conference Held
11/21: C13's 29th annual Non-State Educational conference was held Nov. 18-20 at the Lancaster County Convention Center. 340 labor leaders and guests attended, including 50 first-time attendees. 6 different workshops were offered, along with a surprise appearance by "Mother Jones" who fought to change deplorable working conditions for miners and children in the late 1800's. (For info on booking Mother Jones at your event, contact Margaret Orner at mother_jones@hotmail.com) C13 Exec. Dir. Fillman told delegates, "We have 393 new non-state members since we met last year - that's growth, that's solidarity, that's power!" Slideshow
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C13 2012 Scholarship App Now Available 
State Contract Update 
'On Air' for the Holiday Season 
2011 Non-State Education Conference Held 
