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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · 2d

🚨SOLIDARITY ALERT 🚨 TOMORROW we’re rallying in support of the hundreds of thousands of federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. Join us as as we tell congress to protect healthcare, fund the government and put workers first ✊🪧
🔗 bit.ly/AFGE107

Fund the Government, Put Working People First Rally · Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

Fund the Government. Fix the Health Care Crisis. Put Working People First. Join AFGE District 3, the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, and our elected allies for a solidarity rally.

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · 5d

Guests at the Sheraton got a early morning wake up call this morning!

We’re out here with Unite Here 274 to let the Sheraton know that Philly labor is behind these workers in their fight for a fair contract ✊

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · 16d

Monday mood

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Robert Sullivan @robtsullivan.bsky.social · Sep 9

Great piece: “We work in dangerous settings. We climb bridges every day. My brother to the left and my brother to the right, they are my life. I depend on them. You take away my brother, you put my life at risk.” @phillyaflcio.bsky.social

Joseph N DiStefano @phillyjoed.bsky.social · Sep 8

Builders are hit hard by loss of construction workers as the Trump administration cancels permits, but they're scared, and leave it to union leaders like
IUPAT
Painters chief Jimmy Williams to tell how 'taking away my brother' hurts America. My story: t.co/Y4nf4AMt2x

https://www.inquirer.com/business/immigration-painters-labor-union-temporary-protected-status-20250908.html

t.co

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nobody wins with these cuts. Not our students. Not workers. Not working families. Certainly not Harrisburg Republicans.
These cuts are an attack on working people. We need a budget that funds SEPTA and the other public services we ALL depend on
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...

Attendance down as Philly students who take SEPTA struggle to get to school on time

Philadelphia students who ride SEPTA are still struggling to get to school on time since SEPTA’s deep service cuts took effect the day before the start of classes. Superintendent Tony Watlington said ...

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Jul 31

You’re bizarre, Mr Senator

www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Jul 31

HAPPENING NOW: Philly labor is holding a press conference to call on our elected officials in Harrisburg to get the job down, and pass a budget NOW

@pftlocal3.bsky.social

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today’s mass shooting in West Philly is devastating. Our city is riddled by the gun violence epidemic. Gun violence is a moral issue & our leaders in Harrisburg keep choosing the wrong side.
We are keeping those affected by this senseless tragedy in our thoughts and prayers

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Jul 23

get him in an apprenticeship ASAP

Animals R Us…. @trumph8ters.bsky.social · Jul 22

The best working buddy you can ever have… 🐶
Do you agree…. ❤️

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Jul 21

whats up my union brothers, sisters, and in some cases siblings

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Michael Sainato @msainato.bsky.social · May 2

The NLRB overruled every objection to the Whole Foods union election win by Amazon/Whole Foods

NLRB hearing officer rejects all election objections made by Amazon/Whole Foods to union election win in Philadelphia

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Danny @dannybauder.bsky.social · Mar 13

Got some great mail from @deptofworkers.bsky.social today! Thanks @lizshuler.bsky.social & @aflcio.org #1u #UnionSky @phillyaflcio.bsky.social

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Mar 10

Wait, you thought the guy who accidentally canceled the federal government's Ebola safeguards actually knew how to run a business without glitches and preventable mistakes?

Lolololol

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Mar 10

Elon Musk wants to run the government like a business. Specifically this business.

www.tomsguide.com/news/live/x-...

Live: X/Twitter down for a third time - live updates on the massive outage.
users all over can't the social network.. again. By Dave LeClair

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Mar 10

Join us next Monday (3/17) for our Labor Town Hall with our federal elected officials to hear how they are fighting back against DOGE and the other anti-worker attacks in Washington.
Space is limited so you must RSVP to save your seat!
⏰ 5 PM
📍Philadelphia AFL-CIO Office
🔗 bit.ly/March17TownHall

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Mar 5

🗣️Calling all young (or young at heart!) union members!
Do you like drinks?
Do you like happy hours?
Are you a big fan of building worker power and solidarity?
Join us 🚨TOMORROW 🚨 for our YO! Philly Happy Hour
RSVP/Details 👉 bit.ly/March6HH

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Denis McLaughlin @mcldenisj.bsky.social · Mar 4

For a look at how Trump’s education cuts will impact you in Pennsylvania, go to aftvotes.org/how-trumps-e...

In the meantime, here’s a quick fact sheet 👇

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Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) @pftlocal3.bsky.social · Feb 20

SAVE THE DATE: On March 4th, we're joining @aftunion.bsky.social locals, labor siblings, elected leaders, & allies for a nationwide day of action to protest the Trump-Musk assault on public education.

More info to come, stay tuned! www.aft.org/ProtectOurKids #ProtectOurKids #PHLed

A Philadelphia Federation of Teachers flyer promoting a March 4 day of action to protect our kids: The Trump administration wants to slash education and healthcare funding
to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Their plan to gut the U.S. Department of
Education (DOE) and shift funding to block grants would:
• Rob 26 million students in poverty of critical services.
• Strip 7.5 million students with disabilities of special education support.
• Eliminate career and technical education for 12 million students—
threatening future job opportunities.
• Cut Medicaid and student loans, leaving 10.3 million people without
healthcare and 10 million working-class families without college access.

On March 4, educators, students, parents, and community allies will take
action to demand support for public schools and oppose harmful cuts. Join
the movement by urging lawmakers to stop the cuts, raising awareness
of the impact, mobilizing communities, making headlines with stories and
events, and organizing locally to defend vital services.
Join us on March 4 and stand up to protect our kids! Visit www.AFT.org/
ProtectOurKids for resources and details: https://www.aft.org/ProtectOurKids

Meme from the movie Mean Girls showing three characters in a convertible car with the text: Get in besties - On March 4th, we're going to protect our kids

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 21

"Philadelphia and the Philadelphia labor movement have been the incubators of Democracy and democracy since the birth of our nation and have been on the frontline of workers’ rights and protections for nearly as long"
-President @dannybauder.bsky.social keystonenewsroom.com/opinion/opin...

Opinion: Unprecedented solidarity needed now in Philadelphia

In this op-ed, Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Daniel Bauder urges "unprecedented solidarity" to defend workers' rights and ensure justice during a national political moment that threatens the liveliho...

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 18

Us Philadelphians like to win, clearly.
Philly Labor...well, we like to win BIG (look at the CIR hospital Residents and the Philly Whole Food Workers' recent election wins as examples).
Let us teach YOU and your union how to win BIG at Strike School!
Sign up/ info 🔗 bit.ly/PhillyStrike...

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 18

@fsfccp.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social @aaup-penn.bsky.social @higheredlabor.bsky.social @uaphilly.bsky.social 💪

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 18

Join Philly labor afternoon TOMORROW (2⃣/1⃣9⃣) as we demand that Sen. McCormick take his HANDS OFF higher ed workers' healthcare and jobs 🚫
Let's show Sen. McCormick that 🗣️ PHILLY IS A UNION TOWN ✊
📍Sen. McCormick's Philly Office (2000 Market St.)
⌚️ 1⃣2⃣ PM

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia @clsphila.bsky.social · Feb 12

We have been working closely with a coalition of local workers’ rights organizations—including the @domesticworkers.bsky.social, the Philly Black Worker Project, the Coalition for Restaurant Safety & Health, El Comité, @phillyaflcio.bsky.social & others—on drafting this legislation for over a year.

Group photo of advocates posing in City Council, holding up signs that say “Join the Defensive Line,” “Join the Fight,” “Workers to the Front,” and “Protect Immigrant Workers”

Birds eye view photo looking down on City Council with a sign in the foreground that says “Join the Fight” with an eagle on it

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AFSCME District Council 47 @afscmedc47.bsky.social · Feb 13

Community health Registered Nurse Dana is a proud Philly native & union member of @afscme2187. Dana provides care for her community and her patients care about the services she provides Philadelphia. 💚

#DC47MemberSpotlight
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#Philly #union #work @afscme.bsky.social @phillyaflcio.bsky.social

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 10

Kim Kelly (@kimkelly.bsky.social ) Jeff (@aftpa.bsky.social)
Xiomara (@nyclabor.bsky.social) and Jasmine (PIC) are kicking off our afternoon session with a panel discussion on Coalition Building and reminding our folks:
Solidarity. Is. A. Verb

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The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO @phillyaflcio.bsky.social · Feb 4

📢Running for office in Philly and seeking the Philly AFL-CIO's endorsement?
Our endorsement form is now LIVE! Canidates seeking our endorsement should fill out the form ASAP, then be on the lookout for a follow-up email with details and next steps!
🔗 bit.ly/PhillyAFLEnd...