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January 11, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Treasurer Training

This training is for current or aspiring local treasurers, presidents, and trustees. Review the Financial Standards Code of AFSCME and develop the skills to make sure your local is fiscally sound. Learn...

January 8, 2021

In Memoriam of John O’Neill

AFSCME Council 13 mourns the loss of former Grievance Director John O’Neill. He passed away on December 21, 2020, after a life of dedication to his family, his union and his country....

December 31, 2020

Commonwealth, AFSCME enter side agreement for emergency paid sick leave

In an effort to support Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, AFSCME Council 13 has entered a side agreement with the Commonwealth to provide 10...

December 30, 2020

New digital edition of Council 13 Connection available now!

The newest digital edition of the Council 13 Connection is available now! Check it out! Members will receive the Connection via email. To update your email address, log in to MemberLink or...

December 18, 2020

University custodians keep students, faculty safe amid furlough attempts

As a recent article in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) student newspaper The Penn points out, custodians and janitors are just as essential as all the other front-line workers who are getting...

December 14, 2020

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

This training is for new or aspiring local officers who are looking to understand the duties of local chair officers and executive board members. Participants will gain knowledge designed for preparing to...

December 14, 2020

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 January 12, 13, and 14 at 6:00-8:30 PM each...

November 23, 2020

District Council 86 awards 2020 Member of the Year

Amy Thomas of Local 2016 (Northumberland County Employees) was awarded 2020 Member of the Year by AFSCME District Council 86! “Amy’s tireless work for her members and the labor movement is an...

November 20, 2020

AFSCME DC 87 to serve as toy drop site for Marine Toys for Tots campaign

This year, AFSCME District Council 87 in Dunmore, Pa., will be a Toy Drop Site for the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign. “We hope to make this drive a success,” AFSCME DC...