Philly AFL-CIO
@PhillyAFLCIO
The official twitter account for the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, which represents over 100 unions and 150,000 working people in Philly.
If you’re wondering why DC 33 is on strike this morning, listen to what President Boulware said last night 👇 Remember- Philadelphia works because DC 33 does! @afscme33
President Bauder joins @AlleghenyLabor President Kelly to explain why funding public transportation is a workers issue and why workers across the Commonwealth need our State Senators to do the right thing and invest in our future! Read more ⤵️ cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2025/0…
have they considered taxing the billionaires yet? just a thought
you can venmo the United States to help pay off the national debt
HAPPENING NOW: Unite Here! members from 8 Center City hotels along with labor and community partners, and elected officials are rallying outside of the Sheraton as part of their contract fight kickoff 🪧
Top CEOs now make an average of 285x what workers make, according to a new report from the @AFLCIO.
Hey Sam, I think people would rather be able to pay their bills and put food on the table than have AI take their job
OpenAI's Sam Altman: "There are cases where entire classes of jobs will go away... Like, all throughout history, we have these new technologies come along and people say this is the end of work, this is the end of jobs. It turns out people seem to want unlimited stuff."
bit.ly/organize-today
Worried HR are a bit too close with your boss? Join a union.
Are we making America great again yet?
The federal Education Department has suddenly suspended student loan forgiveness under a long-standing repayment plan. The income-driven program that allows borrowers to get their balance erased after 20 to 25 years of payments is no longer operational.
Thanks to every member who made their voice heard in the ratification vote. The results have been certified by the American Arbitration Association, and we’ve informed the City to start issuing bonuses. Together, we made this happen.
The WNBA players are responsible for the league’s growth and increased popularity. It’s time they got the pay, dignity and respect they deserve. The labor movement stands with @TheWNBPA as they work towards a strong new contract!
"PAY THEM!" Fans letting the league know after the WNBA All-Star Game 🗣️
If we don’t get it…. SHUT IT DOWNNNNN
This afternoon, Starbucks workers in Philadelphia WALKED OUT ON ULP STRIKE to a roar of applause from customers and supporters! ✊🔥🔥
Its wild that a certain “pro-worker” junior Senator from PA is tweeting links to articles posted by the Post Gazette… whose newsroom have been on strike since 2022 There’s an argument to be made at the senator may not know that since it was before he moved to PA
governemt efficiency is at it again
Kash Patel and Pam Bondi are trying to buy a new private jet for the "transportation requirements for the FBI Director and the U.S. Attorney General" according to @DRBoguslaw.
New Foundations Charter School K8 campus OVERWHELMINGLY votes to unionize with @AFTPA @AFTunion @PhillyAFLCIO!!!! New Foundations is now the only K-12 unionized charter school in Philly. More to come!!!!
folks is it radical to want a voice in your workplace and better wages and benefits? asking for a friend
maybe Mehmet should say that to the 200,000 kids in Pennsylvania who are now at risk of losing their healthcare
Mehmet Oz on Medicaid: "We'll be there for you, the American people, when you need help, but you gotta stay healthy yourself ... don't eat carrot cake. Eat real food."
seems bad
How much Trump's ‘big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs in every U.S. state over the next 10 years on.nbc10.com/RwbkSjq
California farmers are finally saying the quiet part out loud: immigrant workers are the backbone of our food system. No, Medicaid recipients and machines can’t replace them—and they shouldn’t have to. Respect the labor. Protect the workers.
California farmers say Medicaid recipients, automation can't replace their immigrant workers latimes.com/california/sto…
In case you missed over the weekend … a convo about the DC 33 strike impact here w Danny Bauder from @PhillyAFLCIO, Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Zachary Kimmel from @reedsmithllp and @PatLoeb from @KYWNewsradio m.youtube.com/watch?v=wsqLFo…