Solidarity & Support Hub
The Solidarity & Support Hub connects AFSCME members with opportunities to stand together when our union family needs it most. From supporting members facing personal hardship to showing solidarity during organizing campaigns, contract fights, and strikes, this page highlights ways to take action and support fellow union members.
TSA Officers Need Your Support
Members of AFGE working for the TSA need our support. They are currently navigating the third federal government shutdown in five months. These agents are currently living without paychecks and need support in the form of gift cards for food, fuel, and basic necessities. Anyone interested in helping should contact AFGE District 3 Manager Kimberly Kraynak-Lambert at kimberly.kraynak-lambert@afge.org.
Post date: 3/5/2026
Support Tregan Layton’s Recovery
Tregan Layton is a member of AFSCME Local 3033 and suffered a serious injury while on the job as a Equipment Operator for PennDOT. This unexpected event has turned his life upside down, and he will be unable to work for an extended period of time while he heals. A fundraiser to support Tregan can be found here.
Post date: 3/3/2026
Support Brittany Marsh After Tragic Fire
Brittany Marsh, a member of AFSCME Local 763 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, recently experienced a devastating house fire that destroyed her home and took the lives of her fiancé and her two young daughters. Her union family is rallying to support her during this unimaginably difficult time. Local 763 is organizing support to help Brittany and her son regain some stability. Local Union President Bobbie Jo Zapor said, "This is the kind of situation that reminds us of what it means to be part of a union. We are not just separate locals across the state. We are a union family." A fundraiser to support Brittany can be found here.
Post date: 2/13/2026
Requesting Support for Local 2450 Brother
AFSCME Local 2450 members are encouraging contributions of any amount to support Jacob Chemsak, an Air Quality Engineer with the PA Department of Environmental Protection and Vice President of Local 2450, who is recovering from a serious surgery and has exhausted his leave. Checks can be mailed to PNC at 104 Erie St., M1-M012-01-1, Edinboro, PA 16412.
Post date: 1/29/2026
Help Travis Heal After a Tragic Assault
AFSCME Local 691 member Travis Dunn was viciously assaulted by a patient while Travis was working as a dedicated Emergency Department Technician at UPMC Altoona. He sustained a fractured skull, brain bleed, and multiple serious injuries, requiring emergency surgery at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. We are grateful that Travis is on the road to recovery, and his AFSCME family continues to have his back. A fundraiser to support Travis can be found here.
Post date: 11/4/2025