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Council 13 Scholarship winners announced

Congratulations to the 16 winners of the 2021 AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program!

$12,000 in scholarships were awarded to the children and grandchildren of Council 13 members and retirees. Each winner will receive $500 with four top scorers each receiving $1,500.

Council 13 Scholarship winners announced

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 September 21, 22, and 23 at 2:00-4:30 PM each day. This is a members-only training.

FREE WEBINAR SERIES: Steward Training

Council 13 Convention Announcement

The 49th Annual AFSCME Council 13 Convention will be held outdoors at FNB Field in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The Convention Call has been mailed to Local Union Presidents, and responses should be postmarked by September 30, 2021.

Council 13 Convention Announcement

PRESS RELEASE: Council 13 reacts to Commonwealth vaccine mandate

Harrisburg, PA (August 10, 2021) – AFSCME Council 13 has notified Pennsylvania’s Office of Administration that the Commonwealth’s vaccine mandate for certain state employees is a mandatory subject of bargaining, and the union stands ready to navigate this matter with a focus on both public health

PRESS RELEASE: Council 13 reacts to Commonwealth vaccine mandate

FREE WEBINAR: Talking Union

Ever want to talk to your coworker about why joining the union is important, but just don’t know how to start the conversation? Join us for Talking Union on Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM. Learn how to approach people about AFSCME and get them involved.

FREE WEBINAR: Talking Union