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April 26, 2021

Local union action saves dozens of jobs at Lock Haven University

Custodial staff at Lock Haven University (LHU) have achieved a victory in the ongoing effort to save jobs at Pennsylvania’s state universities as their local action convinced university leadership to reconsider plans...

April 26, 2021

AFSCME Council 13 calls on motorists to slow down in work zones

As summer approaches and road work projects pick up, let us all remain vigilant when driving through work zones this week and always, as we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week from...

April 26, 2021

Workers’ Comp webinar scheduled for May 25

This workshop will address the practical, “nuts and bolts” issues related to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation law. We will cover issues like: what injuries or illnesses are covered; what benefits are available;...

April 18, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Creating Actions At Work

Please join us for Creating Actions at Work on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM! Learn how to use workplace actions to strengthen your local and get more accomplished. Show...

April 15, 2021

New digital edition of 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 or...

April 15, 2021

Message From The Executive Director

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Henderson wrote the following message to members. It was published in the third digital edition of the Council 13 Connection. Sisters and Brothers, Spring is upon...

April 5, 2021

AFSCME Local 1551 member nominated for Custodian of the Year

AFSCME Council 13 congratulates Mike Heiry, head custodian at North Allegheny Intermediate High School and member of AFSCME Local 1551, for being a Top 10 Finalist in the 2021 Custodian of the...

April 4, 2021

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 May 4, 5, and 6 at 2:00-4:30 PM each day. This is a members-only...

April 1, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Article 27 Classification Grievance Training

In this interactive training, members who work for the Commonwealth of PA will explore Article 27 and what constitutes an Article 27 grievance. By diving into the components of classification and reviewing...

March 31, 2021

AFSCME Council 13 members endorse judges for 2021 election

AFSCME Council 13’s Statewide Steering Committee met via Zoom on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, to hear candidates for Pennsylvania’s statewide judgeships make their cases for why they are best-suited to uphold the...