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March 22, 2023

Executive Director Henderson testifies in favor of public sector OSHA, COLA for retirees

On March 20 and 21, 2023, AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Henderson urged lawmakers to pass policies that would improve safety and security for both Pennsylvania’s current and retired public workforce....

March 15, 2023

State Contract Negotiations Webpage Launched

AFSCME Council 13 is excited to announce a new webpage containing the latest information and updates about the upcoming state contract negotiations and your union’s efforts to build strength in numbers as...

March 7, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: AFSCME Council 13 applauds Shapiro budget proposal, urges further investment in public workforce

Harrisburg, PA (March 7, 2023) – AFSCME Council 13 applauds the many pro-worker initiatives outlined in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2023 budget proposal that would ease the burden on everyday Pennsylvanians, such as...

March 1, 2023

2023 AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program now open!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program! AFSCME Council 13’s Scholarship Program is for Members Only. Scholarships are one-time-only payments, which may be applied toward educational...

January 31, 2023

C13 Convention Call Correction

The AFSCME Council 13 Convention Call was mailed to Local Union Presidents and Secretaries on Tuesday, January 24. If you haven’t received it yet, it should arrive shortly. We have discovered a...

January 24, 2023

2023 Council 13 Convention Announcement

The 51st AFSCME Council 13 Convention will be held at The Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, PA, April 28-30, 2023. The Convention Call was mailed to Local Union Presidents and Secretaries...

January 9, 2023

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2023

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This occasion comes once a year, but the contributions and sacrifices of law enforcement officers and employees are constant – and our gratitude is immeasurable....

December 23, 2022

Full schedule of 2023 union training webinars

AFSCME Council 13 has announced a series of union training webinars for members throughout all of 2023! These trainings will build your skills as a local officer and as a union organizer....

December 21, 2022

6th digital edition of Council 13 Connection available now!

The newest digital edition of the Council 13 Connection is available now! Check it out! [fliph5 id=”cvrrt-wxwg” width=”700px” height=”400px”] Members will receive the Connection via email. To update your email address, log...

November 18, 2022

AFSCME members at Merakey secure new three-year contract

Members and leadership of AFSCME Council 13 met with management of Merakey on Thursday, November 17, to sign a newly ratified three-year contract. In a historic investment in Merakey employees, the agreement...