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May 7, 2020

Council 13 members featured on PBS NewsHour

AFSCME Council 13 members Bill Jones (Local 1738 – Lancaster County Prison) and Crissy Myers (Local 2047 – Ebensburg Center) were featured on a PBS NewsHour piece about the experiences of state...

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May 6, 2020

Now more than ever: Honoring heroes in corrections and nursing

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman issued the following statement: This week marks a time when we honor two professions that are among the most crucial to public health and safety:...

Free webinar: Stewarding in a Crisis

May 1, 2020

Free webinar: Stewarding in a Crisis

ATTENTION Local Union Presidents, Stewards, and Activists! AFSCME Council 13 will be hosting a FREE WEBINAR titled “Stewarding in a Crisis.” This webinar will take place via Zoom at the following times:...

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April 24, 2020

Hospital and nursing home staff: The masked faces of healthcare on the front lines

All workers are essential – none more than the healthcare professionals in hospitals and nursing homes who are taking care of vulnerable patients despite the multitude of risks amid a global pandemic....

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April 14, 2020

In Memoriam of Roy Wise

The AFSCME family is saddened to learn that former District Council 83 Director Roy Wise passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Roy Wise retired as Council Director of AFSCME District Council...

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April 10, 2020

How to make a quick cut face covering with AFSCME T-shirt

Protect yourself and others while showing your union pride by making a cloth face covering out of an AFSCME T-shirt. This is a quick cut method that requires no sewing! Credit: Kate...

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April 7, 2020

AFSCME Next Wavers in Laurel Highlands provide meals to children, elderly, and veterans

As schools and day cares closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, AFSCME Laurel Highlands Next Wave Chapter in District Council 83, along with AFSCME Retiree Fred Kuzma, cooked and packaged hot takeout...

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April 3, 2020

Office of Administration announces leave options for employees unable to work or telework

From Governor Tom Wolf: Dear employees, The COVID-19 global pandemic has created an unprecedented situation as everyone tries to stop the spread of this virus. I appreciate the shared sacrifice of all...

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April 2, 2020

How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania

With uncertainty rising around everything, including the 2020 elections, it is important for Pennsylvanians to remember that it is easier than ever to vote by mail. In Pennsylvania, you now have two...

AFSCME Council 13 demands impact bargaining with Commonwealth over essential employees

March 27, 2020

AFSCME Council 13 demands impact bargaining with Commonwealth over essential employees

AFSCME Council 13 has notified the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of its interest to impact bargain over essential employees who are working through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.