Schaszberger v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 13

**Union Employee Files Civil Rights Claim Against AFSCME** This case involved a civil rights dispute between an employee named Schaszberger and their union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. The specific details of what civil rights violations were alleged are not provided in the available court records. The case was filed in federal court in Pennsylvania in May 2021. However, the court's final decision and reasoning are not included in the available information, making it unclear how the dispute was resolved or what damages, if any, were awarded. **What This Means for Workers:** While the outcome is unknown, this case highlights an important principle: workers have the right to file civil rights claims against their own unions if they believe the union has violated their rights. This could involve issues like discrimination, failure to provide fair representation, or other civil rights violations. Unions have legal obligations to treat their members fairly and equally. Workers who feel their union has violated their civil rights should know they may have legal options available, though each situation depends on specific facts and circumstances.