5/1: 447 delegates representing 227 locals attended Council 13's 41st Convention in Hershey, PA on April 26-28. Executive Director David Fillman was re-elected unopposed for a 4th 3-year term and Pres. Todd Singer was also re-elected unopposed. Press Release To celebrate C13's 40th anniversary, a 70's 'Studio 13' reception was held Friday night. Speakers at Saturday's General Session included UFCW Local 1776 Pres. Wendell Young IV; MDA Goodwill Ambassador Anastasia Corp; AFSCME Intl Next Wave Co-Chair Dave Levine; Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; AFSCME Intl Pres. Lee Saunders; and C13 Exec. Dir. David Fillman. 16 resolutions were passed. An MDA Lock-Up fundraiser held during the week-end brought in $4,425 for MDA. Slideshow Video Montage Teen Program Video

 

 The roads you took to work this morning. The clean and safe water that you brushed your teeth with. The bus that picked your kids up for school.

Our taxes make all of these public services — and so much more — possible. They make our communities possible. And we're proud to invest in our common good.

2/20: Gov. Corbett's proposal to privatize the Wine and Spirit stores will have serious negative social consequences for all communities in Pennsylvania and cause the loss of 5,000 middle class, union jobs. Learn what you can do to oppose the Governor’s push for privatization. Member Engagement Toolkit

12/13: The AFSCME Council 13 2013 Scholarship Application  for Members Only is now available online.  Submissions accepted March 1 - June 1, 2013.  Hard copy application will be in the Winter 2012 Council 13 Connection coming soon.

12/13: In a letter to Dept. of Revenue Sec. Meuser, State Treas. Rob McCord asks for a "transparent and competitive process...built on solid legal ground."   Press release on official launch of protectourlottery.org.  Download lottery retailer flyers here.

The AFSCME 40th International Annual Convention held in  Lost Angeles, CA Read more >>>

AFSCME Council 13 40th Annual  Annual Convention Read more >>>

Negotions began 3/29/11,