News Archives
Largest AFL-CIO delegation in the AFL-CIO attended Democratic National Convention. (posted 8/22) (no link)
The following tickets purchased at AFSCME Intl Conv. are still unclaimed: (posted 8/11) (no link)
50/50 #126060 Door Prize #127372 TV #531316
Commonwealth Court has ruled that state employees cannot be paid during a budget impasse. AFSCME will appeal. (posted 8/08) no link.
Next Wave Focus Group
(posted 7/16/08)
AFSCME Aid for Midwest Flood Victims
(posted 7/10/08)
2008-09 Budget finalized on the 4th of July. (no link)
(posted 7/7/08)
Budget agreement reached. No furlough.
(no link) (posted 6/30/08)
C13's Next Wave Launched
(posted 6/27/08)
Arguments Heard as Budget Talks Continue
(posted 6/27/08)
C13 brief filed in Commonwealth Court supporting the union's position that the Gov. is not required by law to furlough in the event of a budget impasse. Commonwealth response due today. Hearing is 11am June 27. (no link)
(posted 6/25/08)
AFSCME Endorses Obama
Statements from Fillman and Fox
(posted 6/20/08)
OVH Soldiers&Sailors letter of thanks
presentation event (posted 6/9/08)
Letter to Gov. Rendell re: budget impasse furlough
Press Release
(posted 6/19/08)
Full testimony on Sen. Bill 1122. Photos
(posted 6/10/08)
McEntee Congratulates Barack Obama
(posted 6/6/08)
C13's 36th convention photos Videos
(posted 5/15/08)
Members Receive Gov. Awards for Excellence
(posted 5/5/08)
Operation Veterans Hope SE Vet Center
"2-star" letter of thanks
(posted 4/9/08)
C13 License Plates Info and Application
(posted 3/08)
Workers Memorial Day Materials
(posted 4/17/08)
Union-Made Products & Services Website
(posted 4/3/08)
LUTI 2008
(posted 3/20/08)
Hillary Rally in Harrisburg's Forum Bldg.
(posted 3/12/08)
Support Hillary at e-Activist Network
(posted 3/6/08)
PA Bur. of Workers Comp Conference May 5-6
(posted 3/08)
EIC and CTC Tax Credits
(posted 3/08)
Pete Lorenzo, former DC 84 Pres., passed away Feb. 19. Lorenzo, retired from PennDOT, Local 2249, served on C13's Executive Board as VP representing DC84 from 1998-2004.(No link)
(posted 2/22/08)
Deadline extended to 3/21 for Retirees to select new medical plan which go in effect 5/1/08. (No link)
(posted 2/08)
Civil Rights Museum and more, Memphis TN
(posted 2/22/08)
Fillman's DC testimony against fee-for-service Medicare plans (posted 1/30/08)
Wanda Weaver 1920 - 2008
(Posted 1/18/08)
TV Coverage of AFSCME MLK,Jr. Event in Memphis
(Posted 1/17/08)
C13 Members Get Filmed for Investment Ed. DVD
(Posted 1/17/08)
Fillman Press Release protesting Retiree Health Care Changes
(posted 1/18/08)
MLK Memorial funding drive letter
(posted 1/10/08)
Find 1/1/08 'Get Healthy Program' info at pebtf.org.
(Posted 1/8/08)
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit DeterminedtoQuit.com to quit smoking for good in 2008
(posted 1/8/08)
E-Bd Members Decorate 'Caring Tree"
(Posted 12/22/07)
AFSCME Holiday Radio Spot
(Posted 12/21/07)
Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund Act signed by Gov. Rendell 12/18 thus averting any furlough of HSCA employees. (no link)
(Posted 12/07)
Wingate Honored at APRI Dinner
(Posted 11/13/07)
Fillman and Schwanger CLUW Honorees
(Posted 11/9/07)
Fillman and Mazus REHP changes letter
(Posted 11/07)
Hillary Endorsement Press Release
(Posted 10/31/07)
Fillman Testifies Against Prison Privatization
(Posted 10/26/07)
Sober Appointed DC 86 Director
(Posted 10/24/07)
AFSCME Helps Sponsor Breast Cancer Conference
(Posted 10/18/07)
CWA Local 213 and WITF reach agreement October 17.
(no link) (Posted 10/18/07)
AFSCME Members Attend CLUW Convention
(posted 10/15/07)
Governor's office announced changes to the state Retired Employees Health Plan (REHP) effective February 2008 which will affect prior 2004 state retirees with increased health care costs. AFSCME plans to do whatever it takes to stop it. (no link)
(Posted 9/29/07)
AFSCME Billboards Get Facelift
(Posted 10/3)
CSI Auberlie Kids Send Thank You Cards
(Posted 9/20)
Labor Day Photos.
( Posted 9/10)
AFSCME TV Spot.
C13 Leadership Institute held 8/14-16. Check 'Events' for photos (no link)
( Posted 8/27)
Thank-You letter from PCADV.
(Posted 8/07)
Search PA Laws Online
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President McEntee's Labor Day Message 2007
(Posted 8/31/07)
Photos from C13 TV Shoot
(Posted 8/20/07)
AFL-CIO UALE Summer School for Women
(Posted 7/25/07)
Press Release granting compensation for budget impasse 1-day furlough..
(Posted 7/18/07)
Gov. Rendell signs budget -- state employee paychecks to go out as scheduled. (no link)
(Posted 7/17/07)
AFSCME's motion to stay issuance of decision on pending motion for preliminary injunction granted. (no link)
(Posted 7/10/07)
Gov. Rendell announces budget agreement 11:03pm 7/9/07 - furlough officially over 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. (no link)
(Posted 7/9/07).
AFSCME's_letter to Gov. Rendell Requesting Adm. Leave - Budget Impasse
(Posted 7/8/07)
AFSCME/PSSU Lawsuit - Budget Impasse.
(Posted 7/7/07)
Press Release Supporting House Bill 1717
(Posted 7/6/07)
Press Release on Budget Impasse.
(Posted 7/3/07)
Thank You Letter from PennDOT Member
(Posted 6/20/07)
SERS tips for those retiring before July 1, 2007
(Posted 6/15/07)
AFSCME Intl Presidential Forum on MSNBC
(Posted 6/20/07)
OSHA Testimony
(Posted 5/10/07)
Bonnie Marpoe's Retirement Speech
(Posted 5/10/07)
Clarion University member thanks Council 13
(Posted 5/10/07)
Convention 2007 press release
Convention 2007 video highlights
(Posted 5/1/07)
Member's Letter published
(Posted 4/25/07)
Workers' Comp. Conference scheduled
(Posted 5/1/07)
Altoona Hospital Local reaches tentative agreement
(Posted 5/1/07)
Women's Conference Scheduled
(Posted 5/1/07)
United Way helps families of VA Tech tragedy
(Posted 5/1/07)
Former President's Retirement Party Slated for May 19th
(Posted 5/1/07 )
Visit the new "KidsKorner"
(Posted 3/1/07)
AFSCME launches new initiatives
(Posted 3/1/07 )
Rest Haven Staff Praised
(Posted 3/5/07)
Member Featured in "Rescue of the Week"
(Posted 3/5/07)
Local 2459 Member Published
(Posted 3/5/07)
New York Times Supports Employee Free Choice Act
Learn more about the Employee Free Choice Act.
(Posted 3/7/07)
In Memoriam, Gerri Jackson
(Posted 2/22/07)
Fillman Speaks on Public Pensions
(Posted 2/28/07)
AFSCME Holds Presidential Forum
(Posted 2/22/07)
Scholarships Announced
(Posted 2/23/07)
State Mileage Reimbursement Increased
(Posted 1/15/07)
State Contract Accepted
(Posted 1/13/07)
PAL Drawing Held; Winners Announced
(Posted 1/13/07)
York Harley Workers on Strike
(Posted 2/3/07)
Clarion Employees Deliver Holiday Cheer
(Posted 1/12/07)
Early State Contract Agreement
(Posted 1/13/06)
City of Reading Employees Decorate City Hall
(Posted 1/5/06)
West Chester University Employees Help Foster Children
(Posted 1/5/06)
Somerset County Employees Donate to Local Causes
(Posted 1/5/06)
State Contract Update
(Posted 1/10/6)
Back Pay for Philipsburg Hospital Employees
(Posted 12/1/06)
Council 13 Mourns Former Governor
(Posted 12/13/06)
West Shore Employees Join AFSCME
(Posted 12/20/06)
Commuter Benefit Program Added
(Posted 11/25/06)
Victory at Pleasant Valley Manor
(Posted 11/4/06)
Somerset County Sheriff's Deputies Join AFSCME
(Posted 10/18/2006)
Two Locals Win Governor's Safety Award
(Posted 10/18/2006)
St. Luke's Employees Join AFSCME
(Posted 10/12/06)
Fillman Testifies on Public Employee Pensions
(Posted 10/25/06)
Rendell Endorsed by Council 13
(Posted 9/29/06)
Council 13 responds to AG
(Posted 10/1/06)
Four Members Aid in "Bucky" Phillips Capture
(Posted 9/15/06)
Somerset County Workers Join AFSCME
(Posted 9/19/06)
News from AFSCME International Convention
(Posted 8/13/06)
PEBTF Adds Childhood Immunization Benefit
(Posted 7/15/06)
Member Takes On Anti-Union Businessman
(Posted 7/15/06)
Member sets the record straight
(Posted 7/1/06)
Correction to 800 number
(Posted 7/10/06)
Fillman urges NLRB to protect workers' rights
(Posted 7/20/06)
There's still time to "Get Healthy"
(Posted 7/30/06)
State contract negotiations begin
(Posted 7/21/06)
No increase in dues for Council 13 members
(Posted 5/1/06)
Letter to editor defends public employees
(Posted 5/15/06)
State Budget Passes
(Posted 7/2/06)
State Budget Update!
(Posted 7/1/06)
No lapse in benefits if budget stalls
(Posted 5/19/06)
Convention Singer's CD available
(Posted 5/1/06)
State Pensions Under Attack!
(Posted 3/1/2006)
PEBFT Accepting Appeals
(Posted 3/1/2006)
Help Raise PA's Minimum Wage
(Posted 1/2006)
Centre Crest Nursing Facility Votes 2 to 1 to Join AFSCME
(Posted 12/16/2005)
Medco's Drug Formulary
(Posted 12/15/2005)
Attention: State Employees
(Posted 10/20/05)
Act Now to Save America's Priorities
(Posted 10/05)
35 Years of Public Sector Unionism Honored
(Posted 9/12/05)
Message From David Fillman on Hurricane Katrina
(Posted 9/05)
Preserve Council 13's History
(Posted 8/05)
In Memorium (Jeanne McLaughlin)
(Posted 9/5/05)
Add Value To Your Life - Buy Union!
(Posted 9/1/05)
Historical Marker Will Honor Public Employees
(Posted 7/8/05)
Schultz Broadcast Postponed
(Posted 8/3/05)
SERS Warns State Employees of Survey Scam
(Posted 8/1/05)
2005 State Budget Passed
(Posted 7/8/05)
Former Director Dies
(Posted 5/23/05)
"Get Healthy" Deadline Extended to May 27th
(Posted 5/13/05)
Workshops for Union Communicators
(Posted 5/12/05)
Reminder for State Employees
(Posted 5/11/05)
2005 Penn State Leadership Institute – August 8 - 12, 2005
(Posted 4/25/05)
Join the Fight Against "Right to Work"
(Posted 4/14/05)
Social Security Forums Planned
(Posted 3/10/05)
Notice to State Employees Hired After July 30, 2003
(Posted 3/2/05)
Health Care Cost-Sharing Waived for Participating State Members
(Posted 3/2/05)
NHS Employees Ratify First Contract
(Posted 3/2/05)
AFSCME Speaks Out Against Governor's Proposals
(Posted 1/19/05)
Tsunami Relief Fund
(Posted 1/5/05)
