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November 13, 2019

AFSCME members recognized at PennDOT IdeaLink 20/20 Awards Ceremony

AFSCME members make the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) happen, and a few of those members were recognized at the IdeaLink 20/20 Awards Ceremony in Harrisburg. IdeaLink 20/20 is an online system...

Council 13 issues statement on Dark Money lawsuit

November 8, 2019

Council 13 issues statement on Dark Money lawsuit

On Thursday, November 7, the Liberty Justice Center and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation filed Schaszberger et al., v. AFSCME Council 13. This lawsuit stems from the 2018 United...

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November 7, 2019

In Memoriam of Alfred Stanslaw

The AFSCME family is saddened to learn that former Council 13 Executive Board member Alfred Stanslaw has passed away. Even as health problems arose, Al remained a dedicated union brother. He was...

AFSCME Council 13 endorses two candidates for PA Superior Court

October 9, 2019

AFSCME Council 13 endorses two candidates for PA Superior Court

AFSCME Council 13’s Statewide Steering Committee endorsed Judge Dan McCaffery and Amanda Green-Hawkins for Superior Court of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 9. Both candidates understand the vital role organized labor plays in...

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October 1, 2019

SAVE OUR CENTERS: Polk, White Haven workers bring the fight to Harrisburg

In a vigorous day of action, Polk and White Haven State Center workers brought the fight to save their centers to Harrisburg through demonstrations, lobbying, testimony and a rally on the Capitol...

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September 30, 2019

Local 1203 members save Philipsburg Borough thousands through skill and initiative

During the winter months, municipal road crews are kept busy with clearing snow and ice from local roadways.   The same goes for employees of the Borough of Philipsburg in Centre County,...

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September 27, 2019

Dorney Park Fall Family Fun Days are coming up!

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom‘s Fall Family Fun Days are October 11-14, 2019! AFSCME Council 13 members can get tickets for just $28.50 each by calling 1-800-523-7263! Be sure to check out...

2019-2023 Master Agreement and Master Memorandum posted online

September 19, 2019

2019-2023 Master Agreement and Master Memorandum posted online

The 2019-2023 Master Agreement and Master Memorandum between AFSCME Council 13 and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been posted on the home page of AFSCME13.org and at the following links: Master Agreement...

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September 18, 2019

CALL TO ACTION: Rally to Save Our Centers

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., on the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps in Harrisburg, as we rally to save Polk and White Haven State Centers. The rally will...

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September 5, 2019

Organized labor to host statewide press events on public sector OSHA

On Wednesday, September 11, labor leaders and elected officials will hold press events in cities across Pennsylvania to advocate for the passage of House Bill 1082, also known as the Jake Schwab...