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May 11, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: AFSCME Council 13 supports Wolf Administration enforcement of social distancing measures

Harrisburg, PA (May 11, 2020) – Governor Tom Wolf announced on Monday that his administration intends to “stay the course” with its social distancing measures and impose penalties on counties that do...

May 11, 2020

AFSCME members keep food on tables across Pennsylvania

Recent events have presented a host of unprecedented and unique circumstances. Many of us have had to make the best of a bad situation, including AFSCME members. Many Commonwealth employees were forced...

May 7, 2020

Here to help: Council 13’s call center assists member with stolen identity

AFSCME Council 13’s Member Resource Center (MRC) is here to answer your calls Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-800-5-AFSCME (1-800-523-7263). Staff representatives are available to answer workplace- and...

May 7, 2020

Council 13 members featured on PBS NewsHour

AFSCME Council 13 members Bill Jones (Local 1738 – Lancaster County Prison) and Crissy Myers (Local 2047 – Ebensburg Center) were featured on a PBS NewsHour piece about the experiences of state...

May 6, 2020

Now more than ever: Honoring heroes in corrections and nursing

AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman issued the following statement: This week marks a time when we honor two professions that are among the most crucial to public health and safety:...

May 1, 2020

Free webinar: Stewarding in a Crisis

ATTENTION Local Union Presidents, Stewards, and Activists! AFSCME Council 13 will be hosting a FREE WEBINAR titled “Stewarding in a Crisis.” This webinar will take place via Zoom at the following times:...

April 24, 2020

Hospital and nursing home staff: The masked faces of healthcare on the front lines

All workers are essential – none more than the healthcare professionals in hospitals and nursing homes who are taking care of vulnerable patients despite the multitude of risks amid a global pandemic....

April 14, 2020

In Memoriam of Roy Wise

The AFSCME family is saddened to learn that former District Council 83 Director Roy Wise passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Roy Wise retired as Council Director of AFSCME District Council...

April 10, 2020

How to make a quick cut face covering with AFSCME T-shirt

Protect yourself and others while showing your union pride by making a cloth face covering out of an AFSCME T-shirt. This is a quick cut method that requires no sewing! Credit: Kate...

April 7, 2020

AFSCME Next Wavers in Laurel Highlands provide meals to children, elderly, and veterans

As schools and day cares closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, AFSCME Laurel Highlands Next Wave Chapter in District Council 83, along with AFSCME Retiree Fred Kuzma, cooked and packaged hot takeout...