AFSCME District Council 47
@afscmedc47.bsky.social
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/afscmedc47
63 Million Women live in states that have been allowed to ban abortion. Vote. Vote. Vote. ✅❤️🤍💙 See our picks: Link in bio or: dc47.org/2026generalelectionendorsements #philly #union @afscme
It all comes down to this America. What’s your plan to vote? voterresource.org/vote-politicsgirl
3.8 Million Americans are losing health coverage because of changes to Medicaid/CHIP. Vote. Vote. Vote. ✅ Check out our picks: link in bio OR dc47.org/2026generalelectionendorsements #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
Pennsylvania is setting records... for measles cases. VOTE VOTE VOTE ✅ Visit: link in bio or: dc47.org/2026generalelectionendorsements #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! We’re bringing this post back from the dead. AGAIN. 🧟 #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social #halloween
We are at war with Iran. VOTE VOTE VOTE Visit link in bio or: dc47.org/2026generalelectionendorsements #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
In Philly, we know what it means to fight for our Democracy. We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again. Make a plan to vote on or before Nov. 3rd and then join us in the streets on Saturday, Nov. 7th to defend our democracy and fight for the world workers deserve. #philly @afscme @phillyaflcio
@afscme.bsky.social members are mobilizing around the country to elect pro-worker leaders who will stop corporate price gouging and make life more affordable for working families. Join us. And let’s get out the vote and win for working people!
Excellent student journalism on Penn’s ongoing repression of campus speech—and on the shared fight for open expression by AAUP-Penn, GETUP-UAW, RAPUP, @afscme590.bsky.social, @afscmedc47.bsky.social Local 397, and CIR/SEIU Local 1957 www.34st.com/article/2026...
Inside the Penn–opticon
In the wake of the University’s proposed Guidelines on Open Expression, students and faculty fear being silenced. The administration isn’t talking either.
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Average price of gas in Pennsylvania today: $4.48. Election Day is two weeks away. VOTE VOTE VOTE. Visit dc47.org/2026generalelectionendorsements
UNION POWER. POLITICAL POWER. It’s time to come together & strengthen the voice of working people! ✊ Join AFSCME DC47 for our Political Action Fundraiser on Friday, November 20. RSVP: by 11/6 *Details & Tickets: link in bio or: m.afsc.me/2lh #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social #UnionPower
🎉 With your support, we have reached a tentative agreement (TA) on all articles of our first union contract at Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum! Thank you to everyone standing with us throughout this lengthy process.
Immigrants make America . PLEASE VOTE by NOVEMBER. 3rd✅ 🗳️http://m.afsc.me/2k1 🗳️ Vote.org #philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
Get dat’ 🍑 to the polls! PLEASE VOTE by NOVEMBER. 3rd✅ m.afsc.me/2k1 Vote.org #philly #union @afscme @whoopigoldberg @samarajoysings @msvfox @vanessawilliamsofficial @bodycourage @gail__bean @tasha4realsmith
WORKERS VOTE 11/3! ✅ Election Day is approaching & DC47 members make a difference at the ballot box. Before you vote, check out DC47’s: *Endorsement website: m.afsc.me/2k1 *General Election 2026 Voter Guide: m.afsc.me/2k8 #philly #union #worker @afscme.bsky.social #election #usa
Thank 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 #UnionStrong
Marvin 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 #upenn
AFSCME President Patrick Moran delivered a rousing first speech to close out the convention. For 90 years, our union has been how we fight for the respect and dignity we deserve. That fight is ours to carry together, and the next 90 years starts now.
Every 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 ->
Feeling 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. ->
We 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 ->
Penn’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. ->
They 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. ->
Bev 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 #upenn
"There is a Trump militia roaming our streets, our towns, our cities, killing people regardless of immigration status with absolutely no accountability."
He Saw ICE Agent Kill His Brother in Texas. Now He’s Detained and Facing Deportation
After ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, last week, they quickly arrested three witnesses: the other men that the 52-year-old father of three was driving to work. The...
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Chinese 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.social
HOT 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 ->