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March 8, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

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

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March 4, 2021

Local 2902 sponsors “Gutchies For Kids” drive in Lawrence County

AFSCME Local 2902, representing workers in Lawrence County, sponsored this year’s “Gutchies For Kids” drive in partnership with United Way According to United Way, the “Gutchies for Kids” program began with the...

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February 23, 2021

Sportsmen’s Club Photo Contest winners announced

Congratulations to Scott Brenner of AFSCME Local 462 (Berks County) for earning the most votes from his fellow members to win the 2021 AFSCME Council 13 Sportsmen’s Club Photo Contest! Also, congratulations...

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February 23, 2021

FREE WEBINAR SERIES: Steward Training!

AFSCME Council 13’s Education & Resources Department is hosting a three-part webinar series on becoming a union steward! Webinars will take place on March 16, 17, and 18 at 6:00-8:30 PM each...

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February 11, 2021

AFSCME member leads PA Department of Agriculture in racial justice initiative

The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, rocked our nation to its core and left many wondering what we can do to achieve racial justice in our streets, in...

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February 10, 2021

Organizing Victory!

The workers of McSherrystown Borough voted by a count of 3-0 for representation by AFSCME District Council 89. This brings four new workers to AFSCME ranks. Welcome to the AFSCME family!

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February 8, 2021

FREE Treasurer Training sessions announced for 2021

AFSCME Council 13 has scheduled dates through the remainder of 2021 for virtual Treasurer Training sessions. This is a members-only training. See below for all scheduled dates. If none of the scheduled...

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February 3, 2021

Organizing Victory!

The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board conducted a ballot count for the Berks County first level supervisors of the Human Services bargaining unit. The supervisors voted by a count of 15-4 for representation...

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January 27, 2021

DC 90 Director Carla Insinga named Chair of Judicial Panel for AFSCME International

AFSCME District Council 90 Director Carla Insinga has accepted the position of Chairperson of the Judicial Panel for AFSCME International. Insinga will be replaced by Council 13 Assistant to the Executive Director...