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AFSCME Women spreading knowledge and raising awareness

The largest-ever AFSCME Council 13 Women’s Conference is 600 attendees strong, with more than 100 first-timers. This year’s Women’s Conference, on top of being a tremendous educational experience for all...

April 3 – National Employee Benefits Day

In celebration of April 3rd, National Employee Benefits Day, make sure you take full advantage of your great employee benefits. For more information regarding these benefits reach out to your...

AFSCME Council 13’s heroes convene in Hershey

Public service employees do tough jobs every day that keep people safe and make communities happen. Those jobs are often thankless, and those who perform them seldom seek recognition. For...

Council 13 thanks the everyday heroes in corrections and healthcare

This week, we honor some of the most vital and dedicated members of the workforce, nurses and correctional officers. National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and National Correctional Officers &...

AFSCME member at Millersville University loses life on the job

On Wednesday, May 17, longtime groundskeeper and AFSCME Local 2421 member at Millersville University Michael Keefer passed away after what appears to be a tragic accident on the job. Keefer,...

AFSCME members receive Governor’s Awards for Excellence

On Monday, May 22, 37 Pennsylvania state employees were recognized for their outstanding service to the citizens of the commonwealth with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence. Among those 37 people...

AFSCME Local 3530 members fill Millcreek Township Supervisors meeting

AFSCME members from Local 3530 (Millcreek Township) are in the midst of tough contract negotiations with township supervisors. The township signed two extensions since the contract expired at the end...

AFSCME Local 2163 raises $1,300 for Variety’s “My Bike” program

AFSCME Council 13, its district councils and local unions have been a major part of Variety’s “My Bike” program, which provides adaptive bikes to disabled children in need in Pennsylvania,...

Pension reform bill passes in state Senate

On Monday, June 5, the Pennsylvania state Senate passed Senate Bill 1, a bipartisan pension reform bill that is expected to make its way through the House and to Governor...

Organizing Victory!

The Sergeants and Corporals (1st Level Supervisors) employed at the Lancaster County Prison voted yesterday by a count of 15-2 for representation with AFSCME District Council 89. This brings 19...