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We are workers at Philadelphia’s museums and cultural organizations. Founded in 2020 as PMA Union. @afscmedc47 local 397 @cwuafscme

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What a year. Remember when we were just one chapter of unionized Philly cultural workers, PMA Union? With last week’s victory at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, we are SEVEN! Congratulations to everyone organizing with us, within our organizations and out in our communities, on what you’ve built.

2025 really was a year of non-stop organizing! We negotiated and won strong second contracts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn Museum . . . enforced our first contract at Please Touch Museum . . . grew from four to seven chapters with overwhelming union victories at Fabric Workshop & Museum, Independence Seaport Museum, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania . . . built power with Philly union siblings in the Coalition of Workers at Penn, @phillyaflcio and @afscmedc47 . . . continued negotiating a first contract at the Schulykill Center for Environmental Education . . . and started first contract negotiations at Fabric Workshop and Independence Seaport Museum . . . so what will we do in 2026? Can’t wait to find out with all you beautiful people : ) taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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They show up for students every day. Now, we show up for them.

Workers from Penn Dining (@penndining) & Penn Libraries (@upennlib) 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.

When workers stand together, we win better workplaces, stronger communities, and a better future for the children and families who depend on these services.

✊ #Solidarityforever
#UnionsBelongAtPenn #upenn
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#philly #UnionStrong @afscme @afscmecwu taken in University of Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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Andrea and her fellow union workers at Penn care deeply about their work and make tangible contributions to the University community. They hope that Penn will recognize their commitment with fair compensation that realistically reflects the increased costs of surviving in today’s world #union #philly #solidarity #upenn #librariesofinstagram📚 by @phillycwu

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Beverly from Local 54, Penn Dining, loves feeding and getting to know the Penn students so much she’s been doing it for 23 years. The economy is hard, Penn is wealthy, and the dining staff need better pay. Locals 54 and 590 are ready to stand together and fight for it ✊ #union #philly #bettertogether #solidarity #upenn by @phillycwu

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Come out today 12-1:30pm for a UPenn union solidarity event at 34th & Walnut! Get yourself a union button! taken in University of Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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Last call for orders from our online merch shop!! Saturday (tomorrow) is the last day! Go to Bit.ly/397merchshop taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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Solidarity event at UPenn! 3 groups of unionized Penn staff @upennlib @penndining are holding a joint event next Wednesday July 15, 12-1:30 at 34th & Walnut. Rsvp at bit.ly/july15penn

Join to let Penn management know: Fair contract for Penn workers NOW! #UnionsBelongatPenn @pennlibrariesunited @afscmelocal590 @phillycwu @rapupuaw @getupgrads @unitedrasatpenn @unitedacademicsphilly @iatselocal8 @cirseiu @opeiulocal153 taken in University of Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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AFSCME 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 by @phillycwu

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Penn Union Update: Four different groups of staff at the University of Pennsylvania are unionized with AFSCME DC47. Three of them are now negotiating contracts or contract renewals with University management at the same time:
Penn Libraries support staff
Penn Libraries librarians & other professionals
Penn Dining staff
As of July 15, all three will be working without a contract. These workers are essential to the research and residential functions of the University as we prepare for fall semester. Stay tuned for updates and ways to support.
PS: Join us today at noon for a rally for Philly Higher Ed workers at Temple! Details and RSVP at bit.ly/july2rally taken in University of Pennsylvania by @phillycwu

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This morning, we joined the kickoff event for the Workers Over Billionaires Fourth of July Week Action, proud to stand with @phillyaflcio @uniteherephilly and many others!! Thank you @afscmedc47 VP Robert Harris for speaking this morning for Philly Higher Ed workers and representing us in this important coalition. There are lots of events happening this week. Be sure to join us for a rally this Thursday at Temple at noon. RSVP at bit.ly/july2rally by @phillycwu

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What’s new in this summer’s pop-up union merch shop from @afscmedc47 @phillycwu?
Two new chapters means gear with two new logos! Plus, new colorways and products for other chapters & for the Local, Philly Cultural Workers United. Go to bit.ly/397merchshop by @phillycwu

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AFSCME 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 🦍🐘🦚

Let’s support our Phila Zoo staff as they approach the finish line of contract negotiations ✊

#unionstrong #philly #philadelphiazoo #family #communityspace by @phillycwu

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