Latest News - AFSCME Council 13

April 17, 2025

AFSCME members speak out against proposed DOC closures

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections held public hearings on the proposed closures of Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview on April 10 and 15, respectively. Both hearings were packed with hundreds of...

April 15, 2025

Get Organized!

The attacks by billionaires and anti-union extremists on our public services and union rights are not just a federal issue – they are already impacting AFSCME members here in Pennsylvania, and it...

April 10, 2025

Lackawanna County Prison stays AFSCME Strong

The members of AFSCME Local 2736 are the correctional officers, sergeants, juvenile detention officers, recreation officers, correctional counselors, community corrections employees, maintenance workers, and secretarial staff who keep Lackawanna County Prison running...

April 7, 2025

Pittsburgh city workers ratify new contract

Pittsburgh City Employees in Local 2037 ratified a new five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement that includes 15% in raises and language to ensure union access to New Employee Orientations. Five new AFSCME members...

April 6, 2025

Treasurer’s Training in Union County

AFSCME members in north-central PA spent their Saturday participating in Treasurer’s Training to keep their skills sharp and ensure the financial stability of their local unions. Thank you to everyone who came...

April 2, 2025

Council 13 joins rally against DOC closures, public hearings scheduled

AFSCME Council 13 was proud to stand in the State Capitol with our sisters and brothers from PSCOA and SEIU, as well as the elected officials who joined us to speak out...

April 1, 2025

Message From The Administrator

Sisters and Brothers, Before I introduce myself, I would like to extend my deepest thanks and well wishes to Mike Sukal who devoted every day of the last 13 months to his...

March 24, 2025

Penn Live: Billionaires try to buy off Pennsylvania, but AFSCME is fighting back

Billionaire-funded special interest groups are once again taking to the Penn Live opinion section to attack public employees and their unions. Meanwhile, AFSCME Council 13 is on the rebound as members and...

March 21, 2025

Mountain View workers fight for contract as resident care suffers under new ownership

Allaire Takes Over Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northumberland County was taken over by Allaire Health Services, a New Jersey-based company that owns several for-profit senior care facilities in multiple...

March 20, 2025

Organizing workers bring sea of green to Ringgold school board meeting

Paraprofessionals and Administrative Assistants in Ringgold School District are demanding their union with AFSCME be recognized by the school board. Heather Ooten is a Paraprofessional in the district and led a “sea...