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Organizing Victory!

November 18, 2020

Organizing Victory!

The employees of Delmar Township voted by a count of 5-0 for representation by AFSCME District Council 86. This victory brings five new workers to AFSCME ranks. Congratulations and welcome to the...

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November 17, 2020

Shane Clark named new Director of District Council 85

AFSCME District Council 85 Staff Representative Shane Clark was named as the new Director of DC 85 by a unanimous vote of the district council’s executive board. Clark is set to replace...

Organizing Victory!

November 12, 2020

Organizing Victory!

AFSCME Council 13 entered into a Joint Request for Certification with Northampton County seeking to represent the supervisors at the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board returned to...

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November 12, 2020

Union Plus announces Holiday Giveback Campaign, new limited time AT&T discounts, refreshed website

It’s official. The Union Plus Holiday Giveback Campaign is officially live! Over the next month, Union Plus is accepting nominations for extraordinary union members across the country that deserve something a little...

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November 7, 2020

Pennsylvania secures win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election on November 7, defeating Donald Trump. The victory came after Pennsylvania voters gave Biden the electoral votes he needed to win....

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman announces retirement, to be replaced by DC 85 Director David Henderson

November 6, 2020

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman announces retirement, to be replaced by DC 85 Director David Henderson

After 18 years of service as Executive Director of AFSCME Council 13, David Fillman has announced his retirement, effective February 1, 2021. David Henderson, who is the current Director of AFSCME District...

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October 28, 2020

Drop off your ballot TODAY

If you plan to vote by mail in Pennsylvania in this year’s election, you should have already applied for and received your ballot. With less than one week until Election Day, you...

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October 27, 2020

FREE WEBINAR SERIES: Become a Union Steward!

AFSCME Council 13’s Education & Resources Department is hosting a three-part webinar series on becoming a union steward!  Webinars will take place on November 17, 18, and 19 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM each day.  This...