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May 20, 2021

AFSCME representatives testify on public sector OSHA, PASSHE consolidation

May 20 was another day of action as AFSCME representatives took their cases to Pennsylvania’s legislators in an attempt to save members’ jobs and make those jobs safer. AFSCME Council 13 Legislative...

May 17, 2021

AFSCME members testify against PASSHE job cuts

The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on the impact of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) redesign plan on Monday, May 17. Along with students, Association of...

May 16, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: New Employee Outreach

Please join us for New Employee Outreach on Wednesday, June 16 at 2:00-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM. Learn why it is so critical to talk to a new employee their first day...

May 10, 2021

Discount Hersheypark tickets available now for Council 13 members

AFSCME Council 13 is excited to announce the return of its discount theme park ticket program with a new offer for Hersheypark tickets! Council 13 members can order physical Hersheypark tickets to...

May 9, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

This training is for first-time AFSCME Council 13 local officers looking to understand the duties of local chair officers and executive board members. Participants will gain knowledge designed for preparing to fulfill...

May 6, 2021

AFSCME International surveying members via email

AFSCME International has contracted research firm Ipsos to survey members nationwide via email. Email addresses are selected at random and answers are kept completely confidential. The results of this survey will only...

April 28, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: PASSHE consolidation plan worse than expected for workers

Harrisburg, PA (April 28, 2021) – The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors voted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, to open a 60-day public comment period on their...

April 27, 2021

New report reveals destructive economic impact of proposed state university job cuts

It was already known that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) “system redesign” threatened the jobs of faculty and staff at all 14 universities, but we now know the economic...

April 27, 2021

Luzerne County PennDOT worker struck in active work zone

AFSCME Local 2143 member and Luzerne County PennDOT employee Tom Vitale was struck by an oversized load while operating a jackhammer in an active work zone on Monday, April 26. Tom sustained...

April 26, 2021

Local union action saves dozens of jobs at Lock Haven University

Custodial staff at Lock Haven University (LHU) have achieved a victory in the ongoing effort to save jobs at Pennsylvania’s state universities as their local action convinced university leadership to reconsider plans...