News Archives - AFSCME Council 13

January 10, 2022

5th digital edition of Council 13 Connection available now!

The newest digital edition of the Council 13 Connection is available now! Check it out! Members will receive the Connection via email. To update your email address, log in to MemberLink...

January 6, 2022

Full schedule of 2022 union training webinars

AFSCME Council 13 has announced free union training webinars for members throughout all of 2022! These trainings will build your skills as a local officer and as a union organizer. See below...

January 5, 2022

Sue McCormick to become new District Council 83 Director

Suzanne McCormick was approved as the new Director of AFSCME District Council 83 by a unanimous vote of the district council’s executive board on January 4, 2022. “I look forward to this...

December 22, 2021

AFSCME In Your CommUNITY: 2021 Year-End Roundup

When not serving our communities through their occupations, AFSCME members are doing so voluntarily by donating time, money, and goods, especially to those less fortunate. Read on for a roundup of charitable...

December 20, 2021

Message From The Executive Director

Sisters and Brothers, We end 2021 reflecting on an unusual year. We were able to hold a successful Council 13 Convention at FNB Field in October and are looking ahead to a...

December 7, 2021

Union siblings, family members gather for Juan Carter bench dedication

Friends, family, and union siblings of the late Juan Carter gathered in downtown Harrisburg on December 1, 2021, for a bench dedication ceremony to honor a man remembered for his big laugh...

November 18, 2021

AFSCME Council 13 mourns on-the-job death of Blair County corrections officer

The members, leaders, and staff of AFSCME Council 13 send their deepest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Blair County Prison Corrections Officer and AFSCME Local 3157 member Rhonda Russell,...

November 17, 2021

District Council 87 to serve as Marine Toys For Tots Campaign drop site

AFSCME District Council 87 is proud to once again serve as a Marine Toys for Tots Campaign drop site! Any contribution you can make during this challenging time is appreciated. Cash is...

November 9, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

This training is for first-time AFSCME Council 13 local officers looking to understand the duties of local chair officers and executive board members. Participants will gain knowledge designed for preparing to fulfill...