AFSCME Council 13

AFSCME Council 13 The official page of Council 13 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)! We Make Pennsylvania Happen!

AFSCME Council 13 was founded in 1973 and is the fastest-growing, most progressive union in Pennsylvania. We are over 65,000 strong. We represent secretarial and clerical workers, health care and hospital employees, teachers, social workers, correctional officers, highway employees, mental health workers, inspectors, employment counselors, park and recreation workers, and many more of those whom p

rotect and serve the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania everyday. Our work touches state, county, township, city, and borough levels of government and wins power on the job for those who work so hard. AFSCME members have won strong contracts, competitive wage increases, job security, fair grievance procedures, comprehensive health insurance, and a strong voice with management. AFSCME is democratically run by its members whom each have a vote for local union officers and board members. Council 13 and every local has its own constitution, and members vote on the actions of his and her local union. We are the brothers and sisters of those who work diligently to serve Pennsylvania, and we work vigorously to protect them in the workplace so that we may maintain a strong middle class.

The AFSCME members who keep the Blair County Prison safe and secure overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year coll...
06/05/2026

The AFSCME members who keep the Blair County Prison safe and secure overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement that includes pay raises, more holidays, and other gains that will not only help attract new employees but retain experienced officers and staff who are critical to the facility’s success. Read more here.

The AFSCME members who keep the Blair County Prison safe and secure overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year collective bargaining agreement that includes pay raises, more holidays, and other gains that will not only help attract new employees but retain experienced officers and staff who are...

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06/02/2026

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Members of AFSCME Local 543 celebrate a new paid parental leave policy for Lehigh County workers that they fought for.

06/01/2026

Everyone deserves to take pride in the work they do and the lives they lead. That’s why we support LGBTQ+ workers’ rights and advocate for a more equitable workplace. Happy Pride Month from AFSCME! 🏳️‍🌈

Members of AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Prison secured a major victory with the implementation of paid parental lea...
05/29/2026

Members of AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Prison secured a major victory with the implementation of paid parental leave for county employees — a change that will help improve recruitment, retention, and workplace morale in a correctional system facing ongoing staffing shortages. Read more here.

Members of AFSCME Local 543 at Lehigh County Prison secured a major victory with the implementation of paid parental leave for county employees — a change that will help improve recruitment, retention, and workplace morale in a correctional system facing ongoing staffing shortages.

05/29/2026

Got a union tattoo? Don’t keep it to yourself.

That ink isn’t just art, it’s a statement. It says you believe in solidarity, in having each other’s backs, in fighting for something better.

Show us your union ink and let people know exactly what you stand for: https://storyprompt.com/reply/Go2BMvhaPBp5ZfX1Liz0

More than 100 AFSCME Council 13 members gathered in State College to support Penn State professional employees organizin...
05/27/2026

More than 100 AFSCME Council 13 members gathered in State College to support Penn State professional employees organizing with AFSCME as PSPU – Penn State Professionals United.

From organizing conversations to leadership training, the summit showed the power of solidarity and member engagement in action. 💪

Read more here: https://afscme13.org/news/council-13-members-mobilize-state-college-support-psu-workers

More than 100 AFSCME Council 13 members from every corner of Pennsylvania gathered in State College for the Penn State Leadership Summit, standing in solidarity with professional employees organizing their union with AFSCME as PSPU – Penn State Professionals United.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we salute those who risked their lives to serve our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service.

05/20/2026

Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen.

AFSCME members were among the thousands gathered in our nation's capital to recognize the law enforcement officers who p...
05/19/2026

AFSCME members were among the thousands gathered in our nation's capital to recognize the law enforcement officers who put service above self every day to keep our communities safe.

National Law Enforcement Week is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by police officers and public safety professionals, as well as the families who stand beside them.

"Being here for Police Week was emotional and unforgettable, especially after everything York County went through in 2025 with the line-of-duty deaths of four officers,” said Barbara Bowles, President of AFSCME Local 1485 and a 911 Dispatcher for York County, PA, who attended the events in Washington, D.C., and worked through those tragic incidents.

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During National Law Enforcement Week, downtown Washington, D.C., teems with uniformed officers from every corner of the country. They come together to honor their colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty.It is a solemn week, with a candlelight vigil and reverent wreath-laying ceremonies at the...

05/18/2026

This National EMS Week and every week, we are grateful to the EMS workers — including many AFSCME members — who step up to help people in their hardest moments. These skilled professionals work around the clock to save lives. We will never take their courage and dedication for granted.

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