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March 29, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

This training is for first-time AFSCME Council 13 local officers looking to understand the duties of local chair officers and executive board members. Participants will gain knowledge designed for preparing to fulfill...

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March 26, 2021

Early morning rally wakes Cumberland County up to nursing home privatization attempt

Concerned citizens of Cumberland County rallied with Claremont Nursing Home workers represented by AFSCME Local 3504 in front of the courthouse on Friday, March 26, at 7:30 a.m., to urge the pause...

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March 24, 2021

Organizing Victory!

The nonprofessional and professional workers at the Franklin County Housing Authority have won their union election, voting in favor of representation by AFSCME District Council 89! This brings 25 new workers to...

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March 24, 2021

Organizing Victory!

The Public Works Department workers of Upper Pottsgrove Township have won their union election, voting in favor of representation by AFSCME District Council 88! This brings four new workers to AFSCME ranks....

AFSCME Council 13 condemns PASSHE Chancellor’s threatening words

March 22, 2021

AFSCME Council 13 condemns PASSHE Chancellor’s threatening words

During a Senate budget-appropriations hearing on Thursday, March 18, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said, “Unless we figure this out, I will be recommending to the board...

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March 20, 2021

Lock Haven workers rally to save jobs, Council 13 responds to PASSHE Chancellor’s threat

As the workers of Lock Haven University were preparing to rally to save their jobs, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein on Thursday, March 18, said, “Unless we...

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March 15, 2021

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 Tuesday, April 13...

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March 8, 2021

FREE WEBINAR: Officer Training

This training is for first-time local officers looking to understand the duties of local chair officers and executive board members. Participants will gain knowledge designed for preparing to fulfill the duties of...

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March 4, 2021

Local 2902 sponsors “Gutchies For Kids” drive in Lawrence County

AFSCME Local 2902, representing workers in Lawrence County, sponsored this year’s “Gutchies For Kids” drive in partnership with United Way According to United Way, the “Gutchies for Kids” program began with the...

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February 23, 2021

Sportsmen’s Club Photo Contest winners announced

Congratulations to Scott Brenner of AFSCME Local 462 (Berks County) for earning the most votes from his fellow members to win the 2021 AFSCME Council 13 Sportsmen’s Club Photo Contest! Also, congratulations...