This is how we do it. AFSCME DC47 President, April Gigetts getting in the good trouble and standing with all our union siblings fighting the oligarchy yesterday at the May Day rally in Philadelphia after Bernie Sanders' barn burner of a speech.
May 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This is how we do it. AFSCME DC47 President, April Gigetts getting in the good trouble and standing with all our union siblings fighting the oligarchy yesterday at the May Day rally in Philadelphia after Bernie Sanders' barn burner of a speech.
Oh, not subtle at all! DC47 have a strike authorization vote coming up too
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Oh, not subtle at all! DC47 have a strike authorization vote coming up too
Philly friends, come out on 3/20 to stand with a coalition of Penn employees across the University and the healthcare system in 6+ unions, calling on Penn to uphold sanctuary, research & jobs, DEIA & nondiscrimination, and the rights of all members of our community
March 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Philly friends, come out on 3/20 to stand with a coalition of Penn employees across the University and the healthcare system in 6+ unions, calling on Penn to uphold sanctuary, research & jobs, DEIA & nondiscrimination, and the rights of all members of our community
Philadelphia: did you know that DC47 employees are being encouraged to scab while DC33 is on strike?
July 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Philadelphia: did you know that DC47 employees are being encouraged to scab while DC33 is on strike?
I presume you've seen this @roberthutton.co.uk? Not that Lisa Nandy cares what you think, of course ...
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
May 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I presume you've seen this @roberthutton.co.uk? Not that Lisa Nandy cares what you think, of course ...
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
DC47 is experiencing internal turmoil- their members want to strike beside us in DC33 but their leadership's been dragging their feet. DC47 Strike vote coming up!
June 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
DC47 is experiencing internal turmoil- their members want to strike beside us in DC33 but their leadership's been dragging their feet. DC47 Strike vote coming up!
Who is the union for public librarians in Philly? Are they in AFSCME DC47?
June 23, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Who is the union for public librarians in Philly? Are they in AFSCME DC47?
Join your AFSCME DC47 family as we march together from City Hall to the Comcast Center in a strong show of solidarity. May 1, 4pm
DC47 meet up: Thomas Paine Plaza across the street from the North side of City Hall, next to the MSB.
RSVP: m.afsc.me/269
#MayDay #Philly #union
DC47 meet up: Thomas Paine Plaza across the street from the North side of City Hall, next to the MSB.
RSVP: m.afsc.me/269
#MayDay #Philly #union
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April 29, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Join your AFSCME DC47 family as we march together from City Hall to the Comcast Center in a strong show of solidarity. May 1, 4pm
DC47 meet up: Thomas Paine Plaza across the street from the North side of City Hall, next to the MSB.
RSVP: m.afsc.me/269
#MayDay #Philly #union
DC47 meet up: Thomas Paine Plaza across the street from the North side of City Hall, next to the MSB.
RSVP: m.afsc.me/269
#MayDay #Philly #union
DC47 VP Robert Harris said it loud & clear: “If we don’t get it… SHUT. IT. DOWN!”
This past Saturday (12/6), DC47 members showed up strong, standing shoulder to shoulder w/
@sbworkersunited.org @PhillyJwJ & community allies to support the striking Starbucks workers in Philly->->
This past Saturday (12/6), DC47 members showed up strong, standing shoulder to shoulder w/
@sbworkersunited.org @PhillyJwJ & community allies to support the striking Starbucks workers in Philly->->
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
DC47 VP Robert Harris said it loud & clear: “If we don’t get it… SHUT. IT. DOWN!”
This past Saturday (12/6), DC47 members showed up strong, standing shoulder to shoulder w/
@sbworkersunited.org @PhillyJwJ & community allies to support the striking Starbucks workers in Philly->->
This past Saturday (12/6), DC47 members showed up strong, standing shoulder to shoulder w/
@sbworkersunited.org @PhillyJwJ & community allies to support the striking Starbucks workers in Philly->->
Govt insists council has met “multiple times” and has contributed to state activities, as well as cultural delegations on PM trips to China and India. “We look forward to that partnership continuing over the months and years to come,” it added
w/ Franklin Nelson
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
w/ Franklin Nelson
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
UK soft power push has fallen flat, senior figures say
Body set up to promote British interests overseas has been ‘waste of time’ members complain
www.ft.com
May 29, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Govt insists council has met “multiple times” and has contributed to state activities, as well as cultural delegations on PM trips to China and India. “We look forward to that partnership continuing over the months and years to come,” it added
w/ Franklin Nelson
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
w/ Franklin Nelson
www.ft.com/content/dc47...
New AFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight!: Public Librarian Liz of the Fishtown Community Library 📚 #union #philly #library #librarian #freelibraryofphiladelphia
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
New AFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight!: Public Librarian Liz of the Fishtown Community Library 📚 #union #philly #library #librarian #freelibraryofphiladelphia
Tomorrow! Come stand with members of AAUP-Penn, GET-UP, CIR/SEIU, Penn Libraries United / @afscme590.bsky.social, Penn Museum Workers United / @phillycwu.bsky.social AFSCME DC47 Local 397, & @rapup-uaw.bsky.social and call on Penn to uphold sanctuary, research and jobs, DEIA, and LGBTQ+ rights
March 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Tomorrow! Come stand with members of AAUP-Penn, GET-UP, CIR/SEIU, Penn Libraries United / @afscme590.bsky.social, Penn Museum Workers United / @phillycwu.bsky.social AFSCME DC47 Local 397, & @rapup-uaw.bsky.social and call on Penn to uphold sanctuary, research and jobs, DEIA, and LGBTQ+ rights
Only boss ass women union leaders get arrested while fighting to protect democracy. We see you DC47 President April Gigetts! 💚✊👏👏👏🇺🇸
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#philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
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#philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Only boss ass women union leaders get arrested while fighting to protect democracy. We see you DC47 President April Gigetts! 💚✊👏👏👏🇺🇸
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#philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
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#philly #union @afscme.bsky.social
Philly! Join us THIS Saturday, March 28: Philly No Kings March. DC47 members meet at Love Park, 11-11:30am. March at Noon. RSVP by scanning the QR code, link in bio OR: bit.ly/dc47nokings
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March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Philly! Join us THIS Saturday, March 28: Philly No Kings March. DC47 members meet at Love Park, 11-11:30am. March at Noon. RSVP by scanning the QR code, link in bio OR: bit.ly/dc47nokings
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October 6, 2024 at 3:26 AM
September 16, 2024 at 11:03 PM
#土曜日ペーパークラフト
今週はキハ47(岡山快速色)！
この塗装大好きなんよ(^_-)-☆
部品数もそんなに多くないし、1時間あれば作れると思う
パスワード”DC47”
ダウンロードはこちら↓
firestorage.jp/download/034...
今週はキハ47(岡山快速色)！
この塗装大好きなんよ(^_-)-☆
部品数もそんなに多くないし、1時間あれば作れると思う
パスワード”DC47”
ダウンロードはこちら↓
firestorage.jp/download/034...
October 12, 2024 at 8:58 AM
#土曜日ペーパークラフト
今週はキハ47(岡山快速色)！
この塗装大好きなんよ(^_-)-☆
部品数もそんなに多くないし、1時間あれば作れると思う
パスワード”DC47”
ダウンロードはこちら↓
firestorage.jp/download/034...
今週はキハ47(岡山快速色)！
この塗装大好きなんよ(^_-)-☆
部品数もそんなに多くないし、1時間あれば作れると思う
パスワード”DC47”
ダウンロードはこちら↓
firestorage.jp/download/034...
DC47 Members: Philly Union Strong on Labor Day 9/1! 🎉✊
RSVP for the Philly Labor Day & Family Celebration. Link in bio or:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CY5D7PH
RSVP for the Philly Labor Day & Family Celebration. Link in bio or:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CY5D7PH
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
DC47 Members: Philly Union Strong on Labor Day 9/1! 🎉✊
RSVP for the Philly Labor Day & Family Celebration. Link in bio or:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CY5D7PH
RSVP for the Philly Labor Day & Family Celebration. Link in bio or:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CY5D7PH
@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 🦍🐘🦚 ->
June 28, 2026 at 11:27 AM
@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 🦍🐘🦚 ->
[2/2] and if you work at Penn, now is a great time to sign and share the joint petition co-sponsored by AAUP-Penn, GET-UP, CIR/SEIU, Penn Libraries United / @afscme590.bsky.social, Penn Museum Workers United / @phillycwu.bsky.social AFSCME DC47 Local 397, and @rapup-uaw.bsky.social
Penn must uphold research, sanctuary, DEIA, nondiscrimination, and the rights of all members of our community
All Penn employees (including student workers) are invited to sign: scroll down to add your name. Signing this petition indicates that you agree to the statements outlined in the coalition statement b...
docs.google.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
[2/2] and if you work at Penn, now is a great time to sign and share the joint petition co-sponsored by AAUP-Penn, GET-UP, CIR/SEIU, Penn Libraries United / @afscme590.bsky.social, Penn Museum Workers United / @phillycwu.bsky.social AFSCME DC47 Local 397, and @rapup-uaw.bsky.social
AFSCME DC47 President April Gigetts recommends: YES vote on 2187 Strike Authorization! ✅
Today was a disappointing day at city contract negotiations. Our team came with proposals ready to reach a fair agreement, but the Mayor’s team did not take negotiations seriously.
Today was a disappointing day at city contract negotiations. Our team came with proposals ready to reach a fair agreement, but the Mayor’s team did not take negotiations seriously.
July 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
AFSCME DC47 President April Gigetts recommends: YES vote on 2187 Strike Authorization! ✅
Today was a disappointing day at city contract negotiations. Our team came with proposals ready to reach a fair agreement, but the Mayor’s team did not take negotiations seriously.
Today was a disappointing day at city contract negotiations. Our team came with proposals ready to reach a fair agreement, but the Mayor’s team did not take negotiations seriously.
Philly Labor Day Parade & Family Celebration 9/1/25
Grab your green gear & get ready to march, cheer, & celebrate workers and unions! Bring the fam, bring your friends- let’s show Philly what solidarity looks like!
Food, fun, music, & more await.
DC47 member RSVP info is on the way- stay tuned!
Grab your green gear & get ready to march, cheer, & celebrate workers and unions! Bring the fam, bring your friends- let’s show Philly what solidarity looks like!
Food, fun, music, & more await.
DC47 member RSVP info is on the way- stay tuned!
August 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Philly Labor Day Parade & Family Celebration 9/1/25
Grab your green gear & get ready to march, cheer, & celebrate workers and unions! Bring the fam, bring your friends- let’s show Philly what solidarity looks like!
Food, fun, music, & more await.
DC47 member RSVP info is on the way- stay tuned!
Grab your green gear & get ready to march, cheer, & celebrate workers and unions! Bring the fam, bring your friends- let’s show Philly what solidarity looks like!
Food, fun, music, & more await.
DC47 member RSVP info is on the way- stay tuned!
More Philly museum workers are unionizing! Today, workers at the Independence Seaport Museum announced they are forming a union in affiliation with Philly Cultural Workers United, AFSCME DC47 Local 397.
@afscme.bsky.social @phillyaflcio.bsky.social
@afscme.bsky.social @phillyaflcio.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
More Philly museum workers are unionizing! Today, workers at the Independence Seaport Museum announced they are forming a union in affiliation with Philly Cultural Workers United, AFSCME DC47 Local 397.
@afscme.bsky.social @phillyaflcio.bsky.social
@afscme.bsky.social @phillyaflcio.bsky.social
More 🔥 from @aaup-penn.bsky.social: "As librarians + other library staff are wrkng to bld democratic institutions @ Penn, uni admin is attempting to undermine them. As they have repeatedly done in past organizing drives, admins have hired an anti-union law firm + launched an anti-union campaign..."
July 22, 2024 at 2:20 AM
More 🔥 from @aaup-penn.bsky.social: "As librarians + other library staff are wrkng to bld democratic institutions @ Penn, uni admin is attempting to undermine them. As they have repeatedly done in past organizing drives, admins have hired an anti-union law firm + launched an anti-union campaign..."