News Archives - AFSCME Council 13

October 4, 2024

AFSCME introduces new virtual training modules

AFSCME members are encouraged to check out Labor Lab, our union’s Online Leadership Academy! Two new trainings have been rolled out that will empower members to effectively navigate and influence the political...

September 28, 2024

Council 13 mourns passing of Bill Lucy

Council 13 joins its entire AFSCME family in mourning the loss of AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus William “Bill” Lucy. AFSCME International President Lee Saunders issued the following statement: “Bill was a giant, one...

September 23, 2024

Discounts on 2024 PA fall attractions available now!

Members of AFSCME Council 13 can now get discounts on tickets for Field of Screams, Corn Cob Acres, and Zombie Fun Run! Discount tickets can be purchased online through the vendors’ websites...

September 20, 2024

AFSCME demands respect for Lancaster City employees

We are calling on officials in the City of Lancaster to respect workers and their union contract instead of trying to dictate working conditions! AFSCME brought a wave of green to support...

September 16, 2024

AFSCME member appointed to new State Board of Higher Education

AFSCME Council 13 congratulates Local 763 President Bobbie Jo Zapor on her appointment by Governor Josh Shapiro to Pennsylvania’s State Board of Higher Education. The new board was created with the passage...

September 12, 2024

Schuylkill County members have each other’s backs

Schuylkill County workers displayed their solidarity at a County Commissioners meeting as employees from the Municipal Authority showed up in support of their sisters and brothers working in the Courthouse. Local 1512...

September 3, 2024

Labor Day 2024

The Green Machine was on the scene all across PA this Labor Day! Check out these photos from around the state.

August 30, 2024

Tyrone Borough workers see the Union Difference

AFSCME Local 3157 members recently ratified a strong three-year contract that includes major gains for the workers of Tyrone Borough in Blair County. That’s the union difference!

August 20, 2024

PA delegates stand fearless at 46th International Convention

Thousands of AFSCME members converged on Los Angeles, California, during the week of August 12-16, 2024, for the 46th International Convention. Members of AFSCME Council 13, District Council 33, and District Council...