Progressive labor union w/ workers in Non-profit, Higher Ed., Cultural/Arts, & Gov. in greater Philadelphia, PA. Interested in organizing a union? Contact us! https://linktr.ee/afscmedc47https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mtyxbzmxos2mThank you, Lee Saunders, for your dedicated leadership and years of service as AFSCME President. Your commitment to working people and our union has made a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter. Thank you, Lee, and solidarity always! ✊ . @afscme #philly #UnionStrong26 Aug 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyxbzmxos2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mttwqsnoec2aMarvin from Penn Libraries Circulation doesn’t want overtime cuts that amount to significant pay reductions. What he DOES want is wages that at least keep up with inflation! Support Penn Libraries and Dining staff by signing our petition at bit.ly/WeLovePennWorkers #union #philly #upenn24 Aug 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttwqsnoec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mtjapy7g3s2fEvery worker deserves dignity, respect, and fair pay. The faces in these photos are hardworking people who keep the University of Pennsylvania running every day. They're sharing their stories because this fight isn't just about a contract. It's about being valued, respected, and paid fairly ->20 Aug 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjapy7g3s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3msewuc6ht224Feeling fired up after two back-to-back trainings today bringing together @afscmedc47 union members from the three groups in contract negotiations right now at University of Pennsylvania @penndining @upennlib. ->06 Aug 2026 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3msewuc6ht224https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3ms7su5ndgc2gWe congratulate our union members at Philadelphia’s Fabric Workshop & Museum @fabricworkshop on unanimously ratifying their first union contract. This contract sets a new standard in our union as the first to come from voluntary recognition and fastest to be negotiated ->04 Aug 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7su5ndgc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mrpupp3rwk2yPenn’s unionized staff are still fighting for fair wages. Fair contract NOW! Hear why from Octavia, a Library Service Assistant @upennlib: “Having wages that keep up with the current economy is vital. ->28 Jul 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpupp3rwk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mrg6rwmuec2fThey show up for students every day. Now, we show up for them. Workers from Penn Dining & Penn Libraries demand dignity, respect, and fair treatment for their work to support children every day. Their work is essential, their voices matter, and they deserve to be valued. ->24 Jul 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg6rwmuec2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mr6mhp5nsc2tBev from Local 54, Penn Dining, loves feeding & getting to know Penn students so much she’s been doing it for 23 years. The economy is hard, Penn is wealthy, & the dining staff need better pay. Locals 54 & 590 are ready to stand together & fight ✊ #union #philly #bettertogether #solidarity #upenn21 Jul 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6mhp5nsc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqrkyvme5c27ICE OUT. 🚫🧊16 Jul 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrkyvme5c27https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqrhtkwidc2fChinese Studies Librarian Anna loves her job and devotes so much of her time and energy to it..she hopes the University will reciprocate her dedication with a fair contract and fair wage scale. Fair contract now! ✊#union #philly #bettertogether #solidarity #upenn @afscme.bsky.social16 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrhtkwidc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqpvm6qtsc25HOT union summer at UPenn ☀️☀️☀️ unionized staff from @penndining and @upennlib joined forces for a union gathering today at the entrance to UPenn’s campus in 97 degree heat (real feel 111!) These workers provide essential services ->15 Jul 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpvm6qtsc25https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqpg7b5qpk2xStacy from Local 54 loves our big, beautiful campus union family and wants to see us all get a fair contract #union #bettertogether #solidarity #upenn #unionsbelongatpenn @afscme.bsky.social15 Jul 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpg7b5qpk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqmz2umi2s2zDid you see? Pennsylvania's new $50.8 billion state budget was signed into law on Sunday. Our statement:14 Jul 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmz2umi2s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mqcvlgmzds26CONTRACT RATIFIED! Congrats to the members of AFSCME Local 752 at the Philadelphia Zoo on ratifying a new 3-year contract! This agreement delivers: ✅ Wage increases of 4% in 2026, 3.75% in 2027, and 3.5% in 2028 ->10 Jul 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcvlgmzds26https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mq5ha4jezk2mAFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight, Ellie and Tara, Animal Keepers at the Philadelphia Zoo, pt. 2: How our Keepers model empathy toward the natural world, and how that benefits us all #union #philly #philadelphiazoo #empathy @afscme.bsky.social08 Jul 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ha4jezk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mpdukfqkuc2o @afscme.bsky.social DC47 Member Spotlight: Phila Zookeeper, Ellie, Pt.1: The Zoo as a multigenerational community space, and that influence on her personal journey toward becoming a Keeper 🦍🐘🦚 ->28 Jun 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdukfqkuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mp2jkmorlc2gNeed directions? https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSegnyo9QuKBXcme8 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2jkmorlc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mp2hu4pil22hJuly 2: Stand w/ @AFSCME DC47 members @afscmelocal1723 @afscmelocal590 @phillycwu & other Higher Ed Unions repping workers across Philly campuses to demand future for higher ed that is fully funded & worker first! Part of Workers over Billionaires 4th of July WOA @phillyaflcio ->24 Jun 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2hu4pil22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3moni4dj5qc2yToday we are honoring Juneteenth and are reminded that there is no economic justice without racial justice ✊ . #juneteenth #philly #union @phillyaflcio @afscme19 Jun 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3moni4dj5qc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3momaepf4gk2w👏 Congratulations to Iman Byrd on winning one of the AFSCME Family Scholarships 2026. Your mother Mercedes White, of @afscme2186 , could not be more proud of your accomplishments. You have nothing but endless possibilities ahead. Congratulations again from your AFSCME family. . #philly #afscme19 Jun 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3momaepf4gk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3molg5fpnkc2uAFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight: Resource Sharing Specialist, Lapis, Pt.3: Union library workers aren’t just cogs in the machine-they develop and sustain original programming! Plus: a bonus Al PSA #union #philly #solidarity #upenn #library18 Jun 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3molg5fpnkc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3moe6gtovds2zSo proud of our DC47 President, April Gigetts! True leadership means bringing workers together, empowering voices, and building a union family that stands strong for one another. Today, we celebrate an incredible leader and advocate. Congrats to @phillycluw Union Woman of the Year April Gigetts! ->15 Jun 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3moe6gtovds2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3modufcj4as2ySEND A LETTER: Pass a PA State Budget by June 30th! PA House has already voted to approve Gov Shapiro’s spending plan, and now it is time for the PA Senate to do the same! ->15 Jun 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3modufcj4as2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mnxsds7gfk24WE WON. ✊🔥 The right-to-work billionaires came for Philly and got sent packing. NOT. IN. PHILLY. Union strong. Worker strong. Philly strong. 💪 #philly #union @afscme @phillydefenderstaffunion10 Jun 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxsds7gfk24https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mnxrl2wulk24YOU CAN’T BUST THIS!!!!!!! WE WON AGAIN!!!!!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to vote. Let’s get back to work! @phillydefenderstaffunion ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅🌹🌹🌹🌹10 Jun 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxrl2wulk24https://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mnwm2bbdw22f#Philly forecast today: Blazing hot and overcast, with a strong front of solidarity rolling through! High chance of unionization. 🔥 Vote YES for @phillydefenderstaffunion and send the billionaire-backed #union busters packing. ✊10 Jun 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwm2bbdw22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mnsqs6ov2k2j🔥 PA State Rep @rep_fiedler says right to work OUT of Philly! Thank you for standing in solidarity with workers! @phillydefenderstaffunion is voting YES✅ Tuesday & Wednesday this week to stand up to attacks on labor by national right to work billionaires! ✊08 Jun 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsqs6ov2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmedc47.bsky.social/post/3mnrtngoayc2eTOMORROW is day 1 of @phillydefenderstaffunion special election. It’s time for Defender non-attorney staff to show up & make it clear: we want our union, we want our protections, we want our contract, & we’re voting YES AGAIN to keep everything we’ve worked for. SOLIDARITY FOREVER ✅ . #philly #union08 Jun 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:24e4ysrfv23hpwcans374c2w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrtngoayc2e