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!
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For 4 years, Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas have fought for a first contract, while their CEO makes 6,666x what they do. Enough is enough.
It’s time for Starbucks to stop playing games and give workers the fair contract they deserve.
It’s time for Starbucks to stop playing games and give workers the fair contract they deserve.
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas at corporate stores have been on strike for over 3 weeks for a fair contract.
It was inspiring to join them on the picket line and bring the support of 15 million members of America’s unions! Their fight is ALL of our fight.
It was inspiring to join them on the picket line and bring the support of 15 million members of America’s unions! Their fight is ALL of our fight.
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
For 4 years, Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas have fought for a first contract, while their CEO makes 6,666x what they do. Enough is enough.
It’s time for Starbucks to stop playing games and give workers the fair contract they deserve.
It’s time for Starbucks to stop playing games and give workers the fair contract they deserve.
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The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Solidarity Day with Starbucks Workers! ✨
This Saturday, 12/6
Join us as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Starbucks workers who are courageously taking on corporate power and demanding decency, respect, and a fair workplace. ->
This Saturday, 12/6
Join us as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Starbucks workers who are courageously taking on corporate power and demanding decency, respect, and a fair workplace. ->
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Solidarity Day with Starbucks Workers! ✨
This Saturday, 12/6
Join us as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Starbucks workers who are courageously taking on corporate power and demanding decency, respect, and a fair workplace. ->
This Saturday, 12/6
Join us as we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Starbucks workers who are courageously taking on corporate power and demanding decency, respect, and a fair workplace. ->
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Anti-union extremists would rather give billionaires like Elon Musk more tax breaks instead of funding public services.
Meanwhile, Musk is on track to make $83 *billion* more than every child care worker in America, combined.
Meanwhile, Musk is on track to make $83 *billion* more than every child care worker in America, combined.
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Anti-union extremists would rather give billionaires like Elon Musk more tax breaks instead of funding public services.
Meanwhile, Musk is on track to make $83 *billion* more than every child care worker in America, combined.
Meanwhile, Musk is on track to make $83 *billion* more than every child care worker in America, combined.
👏 👏 GO union family!
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@phillydefenderstaffunion #repost: Helloooooo everyone! hope everyone is staying warm on this cold Tuesday👋🏽
here’s your weekly update, folks. this past session, we had 5 tentative agreements, meaning we’re getting closer to the end of non-economic proposals!
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@phillydefenderstaffunion #repost: Helloooooo everyone! hope everyone is staying warm on this cold Tuesday👋🏽
here’s your weekly update, folks. this past session, we had 5 tentative agreements, meaning we’re getting closer to the end of non-economic proposals!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
👏 👏 GO union family!
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@phillydefenderstaffunion #repost: Helloooooo everyone! hope everyone is staying warm on this cold Tuesday👋🏽
here’s your weekly update, folks. this past session, we had 5 tentative agreements, meaning we’re getting closer to the end of non-economic proposals!
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@phillydefenderstaffunion #repost: Helloooooo everyone! hope everyone is staying warm on this cold Tuesday👋🏽
here’s your weekly update, folks. this past session, we had 5 tentative agreements, meaning we’re getting closer to the end of non-economic proposals!
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There are definitely right and wrong ways to film an ICE arrest.
Credits: Brooklyn Defender Services, Media Tank, Variant Strategies, and Zealous
Credits: Brooklyn Defender Services, Media Tank, Variant Strategies, and Zealous
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
There are definitely right and wrong ways to film an ICE arrest.
Credits: Brooklyn Defender Services, Media Tank, Variant Strategies, and Zealous
Credits: Brooklyn Defender Services, Media Tank, Variant Strategies, and Zealous
Pt. 2 of our Member Spotlight on PWD Stormwater Design Engineers Leo & Brian: Digging up Philly’s water secrets! 💧🤫 #union #philly #publicservice #water @afscme.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Pt. 2 of our Member Spotlight on PWD Stormwater Design Engineers Leo & Brian: Digging up Philly’s water secrets! 💧🤫 #union #philly #publicservice #water @afscme.bsky.social
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This Veterans Day, we salute all who’ve served and the veterans in the AFSCME family who continue to make our communities stronger every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Veterans Day, we salute all who’ve served and the veterans in the AFSCME family who continue to make our communities stronger every day.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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BREAKING: Love is (still) love.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
BREAKING: Love is (still) love.
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Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
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Back out there on a beautiful Thursday. Lots of honks and waves. So much to stand up against, but so much to stand for. Keep finding the people who will be there with you to keep fighting for everyone else.
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Back out there on a beautiful Thursday. Lots of honks and waves. So much to stand up against, but so much to stand for. Keep finding the people who will be there with you to keep fighting for everyone else.
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
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From working families unable to access SNAP to cuts to state and local budgets, the government shutdown affects everyone.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
From working families unable to access SNAP to cuts to state and local budgets, the government shutdown affects everyone.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
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President Trump overstepped his authority when he sought to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect the ICE office there, a federal judge ruled, issuing a permanent block on troop deployments to the city.
Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland, Ore., Permanently
With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters against the federal immigration crackdown were hampering President Trump’s policies.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
President Trump overstepped his authority when he sought to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect the ICE office there, a federal judge ruled, issuing a permanent block on troop deployments to the city.
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Priorities. [Cartoon by Michael de Adder]
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Priorities. [Cartoon by Michael de Adder]
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Crockett: When you go and you hit those booths come the midterms, think about which party decided that it was okay to literally be on vacation while people were going hungry in the streets of America.
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Crockett: When you go and you hit those booths come the midterms, think about which party decided that it was okay to literally be on vacation while people were going hungry in the streets of America.
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Tune into the full episode here, and then join us in our fight.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tune into the full episode here, and then join us in our fight.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service. n.pr/4hHf7uy
The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service. n.pr/4hHf7uy
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The shutdown has gone on so long, we've run out of clever ways to say it, so we'll just say it: Federal workers have been locked out or working with no pay for over a month. The Trump admin and their allies in Congress must fund the government and fix the health care crisis NOW.
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The shutdown has gone on so long, we've run out of clever ways to say it, so we'll just say it: Federal workers have been locked out or working with no pay for over a month. The Trump admin and their allies in Congress must fund the government and fix the health care crisis NOW.
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Voters across the country opted for pro-worker candidates who are committed to lowering the cost of living, says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections.
www.afscme.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Voters across the country opted for pro-worker candidates who are committed to lowering the cost of living, says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
Across the U.S., working people spoke up at the ballot box. Loudly.
Reminder: we dumped one king in 1776. We’re not looking for a sequel. ✊
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#philly #pennsylvania #union @phillyaflcio.bsky.social @afscme.bsky.social
Reminder: we dumped one king in 1776. We’re not looking for a sequel. ✊
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#philly #pennsylvania #union @phillyaflcio.bsky.social @afscme.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Across the U.S., working people spoke up at the ballot box. Loudly.
Reminder: we dumped one king in 1776. We’re not looking for a sequel. ✊
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#philly #pennsylvania #union @phillyaflcio.bsky.social @afscme.bsky.social
Reminder: we dumped one king in 1776. We’re not looking for a sequel. ✊
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#philly #pennsylvania #union @phillyaflcio.bsky.social @afscme.bsky.social
#Pennsylvania votes till 8PM! ✅
Every conversation counts, every voice matters. Today is election day for key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and across the country. Make your voice heard and vote!
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#Pennsylvania votes till 8PM! ✅
❤️🤍💙VOTE YES! Stand with workers tomorrow 11/4! See DC47’s picks for the 2025 General Election 🇺🇸✅
Link: in bio or: dc47.org/2025generale...
Take our 2025 General Election Voter Guide with you to the polls: Link in bio or: m.afsc.me/1yo
Make your voice heard & VOTE 11/4! ❤️🤍💙
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#union #pennsylvania
Link: in bio or: dc47.org/2025generale...
Take our 2025 General Election Voter Guide with you to the polls: Link in bio or: m.afsc.me/1yo
Make your voice heard & VOTE 11/4! ❤️🤍💙
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#union #pennsylvania
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
❤️🤍💙VOTE YES! Stand with workers tomorrow 11/4! See DC47’s picks for the 2025 General Election 🇺🇸✅
Link: in bio or: dc47.org/2025generale...
Take our 2025 General Election Voter Guide with you to the polls: Link in bio or: m.afsc.me/1yo
Make your voice heard & VOTE 11/4! ❤️🤍💙
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#union #pennsylvania
Link: in bio or: dc47.org/2025generale...
Take our 2025 General Election Voter Guide with you to the polls: Link in bio or: m.afsc.me/1yo
Make your voice heard & VOTE 11/4! ❤️🤍💙
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#union #pennsylvania
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Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.