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Organizing Victory!

November 12, 2020

Organizing Victory!

AFSCME Council 13 entered into a Joint Request for Certification with Northampton County seeking to represent the supervisors at the Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board returned to...

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November 12, 2020

Union Plus announces Holiday Giveback Campaign, new limited time AT&T discounts, refreshed website

It’s official. The Union Plus Holiday Giveback Campaign is officially live! Over the next month, Union Plus is accepting nominations for extraordinary union members across the country that deserve something a little...

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November 7, 2020

Pennsylvania secures win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election on November 7, defeating Donald Trump. The victory came after Pennsylvania voters gave Biden the electoral votes he needed to win....

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman announces retirement, to be replaced by DC 85 Director David Henderson

November 6, 2020

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman announces retirement, to be replaced by DC 85 Director David Henderson

After 18 years of service as Executive Director of AFSCME Council 13, David Fillman has announced his retirement, effective February 1, 2021. David Henderson, who is the current Director of AFSCME District...

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October 28, 2020

Drop off your ballot TODAY

If you plan to vote by mail in Pennsylvania in this year’s election, you should have already applied for and received your ballot. With less than one week until Election Day, you...

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October 27, 2020

FREE WEBINAR SERIES: Become a Union Steward!

AFSCME Council 13’s Education & Resources Department is hosting a three-part webinar series on becoming a union steward!  Webinars will take place on November 17, 18, and 19 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM each day.  This...

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October 23, 2020

Council 13 sets vision for future at virtual convention

In an unconventional 48th Annual AFSCME Council 13 Convention, delegates conducted the business of their union virtually. Jane Gill opened her first convention as President of Council 13’s Executive Board with a...

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October 15, 2020

New discounts on family activities for Council 13 Members Only

AFSCME Council 13 is excited to announce new Member Only Benefits! Redeem your discounts by logging in to MemberLink! Council 13 members can now get discounts on Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms...

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October 14, 2020

FREE WEBINAR: New Employee Outreach – Building Union Power from Day One

Please join us for “New Employee Outreach – Building Union Power from Day One” on October 27, 2020 from 2PM – 4PM or 6PM – 8PM. Learn why it is so critical...

PRESS RELEASE: AFSCME Council 13 continues to urge Congress, White House to come to an agreement on comprehensive COVID-19 relief package

October 13, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: AFSCME Council 13 continues to urge Congress, White House to come to an agreement on comprehensive COVID-19 relief package

Harrisburg, PA (October 13, 2020) – AFSCME Council 13 continues to urge the White House to work with Congress to quickly deliver crucial funding to states, cities, towns and schools that are...