Latest News - AFSCME Council 13

July 15, 2024

2024 Bloomsburg Fair ticket discounts now available for AFSCME members

Members of AFSCME Council 13 can purchase Bloomsburg Fair tickets for just $5.00 online through an exclusive link that can be found on MemberLink. Please note: A regular gate admission ticket is...

July 15, 2024

PEBTF update: Complete your Spouse Attestation by July 31!

Time is running out to complete your Spouse Attestation by July 31, 2024, for employees hired on or after August 1, 2003. Take action by July 31, 2024, to confirm your spouse...

July 14, 2024

AFSCME Council 13 statement on violence at PA Trump rally

Council 13 is horrified by the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump and the murder and injuries to citizens who were in attendance. We extend condolences to the victims and their families....

July 12, 2024

AFSCME Council 13 Statement on 2024-25 PA State Budget

Members of AFSCME Council 13 lobbied extensively for and applaud increased investments in Pennsylvania’s public services outlined in the $47.6 billion spending plan that Governor Josh Shapiro signed on July 11. Among...

July 8, 2024

International Convention registration deadline extended

The deadline for hotel reservations for the AFSCME 46th International Convention has been extended until Thursday, July 11, 2024. You may be placed at a different hotel if rooms at our assigned...

June 28, 2024

NEW 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...

June 22, 2024

Chichester SD workers battling outsourcing attempts

Members of AFSCME Local 2196 are standing united against the Chichester School Board’s attempts to outsource up to 60 jobs in the district’s Maintenance Department. Workers from all departments packed the June...

June 21, 2024

Workers take Public Sector OSHA fight to senator’s door

House Bill 299 would finally extend OSHA-level protections to public sector workers in Pennsylvania, but the bill remains stuck in the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, which is chaired by Senator Jarrett Coleman....

June 17, 2024

Council 13 members applaud Public Service Worker Protection Act

Members of AFSCME Council 13 thank Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) for his leadership in the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act and urge immediate passage of the bill by the...

June 12, 2024

Registration open for 47th Annual Summer School for Women in Unions and Worker Organizations

The UMASS Labor Center has announced that registration is now open for the 47th Annual Summer School for Women in Unions and Worker Organizations. This year’s school will be held from August...