Central Labor Council - Harrisburg Region

05/08/2026

https://www.afge.org/publication/afge-endorses-pennsylvanias-sharif-street-and-janelle-stelson-for-election-to-congress/

Largest federal employee union says Street and Stelson will fight for working families and support the right to organize.

05/08/2026

For over 30 years, National Association of Letter Carriers has proudly led Stamp Out Hunger, the largest one-day food drive in America. This Saturday, May 9, leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. Together, we can !

04/29/2026

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The state recognized a different Memorial Day than most are used to on Tuesday — Workers Memorial Day. Auditor General Tim Defoor and other leaders joined the H…

04/29/2026

From AFSCME :

On Workers Memorial Day, AFSCME Council 13 remembers those who lost their lives or were injured or made ill on the job, and we recommit to the fight for safer workplaces.

Every worker deserves to come home safe. Yet in 2024, 5,070 workers were killed on the job, and an estimated 135,000 more died from occupational diseases — more than 380 workers every day.

These aren’t just numbers. They are our coworkers and our union family.

We honor our Council 13 brothers who we lost just in the last couple of years:

Rodney “Craig” Walker (Local 2128, PennDOT)
David L. Warfel (Local 2369, DCNR)
Seth Baughman (Local 2103, PennDOT)
Robert “Rob” Greenlee (Local 2103, PennDOT)

Too many of these tragedies are preventable. Yet 7.9 million public sector workers across the country are not covered by OSHA protections at all.

That’s why we’re fighting for stronger safety protections. including a Public Sector OSHA law here in Pennsylvania to ensure every public service worker has enforceable safety standards.

Going to work should never cost a life.

Today, we mourn. We remember. And we keep fighting.

Click here to stand with your brothers and sisters by signing our petition for Public Sector OSHA in Pennsylvania: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/demand-workplace-safety-for-pas-public-workers?no_rewrite=true

04/29/2026

 Workers Memorial Day was officially established on April 28, 1989 by the AFL-CIO. The date was specifically chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), which went into effect on April 28, 1971.

Today, we remembered the men and women who lost their lives due to workplace injuries.

The Harrisburg Central Labor Council thanks everyone who attended our annual memorial service, including elected officials, labor leaders, and friends.

-CIO

04/20/2026

The Harrisburg Central Labor Council is honored to recommend Dave Madsen for the position of state representative for the 104th district.

Representative Madsen has consistently stood with labor because he cares deeply about our community and working families.

Thank you, Dave, for your unwavering support and dedication.

In Soliarity,
Harrisburg Central Labor Council

04/09/2026

The AFL-CIO reports that over 340 workers are killed each day, and more than 6,000 experience injury and illness due to preventable hazardous working conditions.

Annually, the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council (HCLC) gathers at Riverfront Park near the Susquehanna River to honor those lost and to actively advocate for safer workplaces.

Join us on April 28th at 9am at Riverfront Park.

04/09/2026

Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and our entire labor community.

04/03/2026

“When workers stand together, they are unstoppable.”

This week, President Lynch and Vice President Simpson joined a vibrant assembly at the 47th PA-AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia! Delegates came together to pass resolutions and elect new leaders for the PA State Federation. We were honored to have Governor Shapiro, President Liz Shuler, and Mayor Parker express their gratitude for our hard work.

Labor truly made its presence felt in Philadelphia, showcasing our strength and solidarity. Exciting times lie ahead as we continue to advocate for our community and each other!

03/19/2026

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler will give the keynote address at the Workers First AI Summit on March 26.

Workers will come together to fight for AI safety guardrails and to make sure our jobs, rights and freedoms are protected from Big Tech.

More here: https://workersfirstai.org/

03/19/2026

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