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May. 27, 2026

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AFSCME Local 543 Members Mobilize for Paid Parental Leave Victory

Members of AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Prison secured a major victory with the implementation of paid parental leave for county employees — a change that will help improve recruitment, retention, and workplace morale in a correctional system facing ongoing staffing shortages.

AFSCME Local 543 Members Mobilize for Paid Parental Leave Victory

May. 14, 2026

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AFSCME Celebrates National Law Enforcement Week

During National Law Enforcement Week, downtown Washington, D.C., teems with uniformed officers from every corner of the country. They come together to honor their colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty.

AFSCME Celebrates National Law Enforcement Week

May. 13, 2026

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Council 13 Members Mobilize in State College to Support PSU Workers

More than 100 AFSCME Council 13 members from every corner of Pennsylvania gathered in State College for the Penn State Leadership Summit, standing in solidarity with professional employees organizing their union with AFSCME as PSPU – Penn State Professionals United.

Council 13 Members Mobilize in State College to Support PSU Workers

May. 11, 2026

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National Nurses Week 2026

This National Nurses Week, AFSCME Council 13 proudly recognizes the nurses who care for Pennsylvanians every single day in hospitals, veterans homes, correctional facilities, schools, long-term care settings, and communities across our state.

National Nurses Week 2026

May. 07, 2026

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National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, we proudly recognize the correctional professionals of AFSCME Council 13 who work every day to keep our communities safe under some of the toughest conditions in public service and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week