AFSCME

Local 2187

Work Status Change

Submit a report of why you or a co-worker has a change in work status. This is important data for us to collect to highlight worker trends & needs.

Unsafe Workplace Portal

Report unsafe workplace conditions. We have a quick & easy tool that allows you to describe your issue & upload a picture.

Parker, end the mandate!

Philadelphia deserves 21st-century city services. Send a letter today.

Philly #2 in the Nation!

Center City District report shows Philadelphia is 2nd in the nation for office occupancy levels. We're already back!

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

AFSCME DC47 member Kelli Gray talks about public service student loan forgiveness with United States Vice President @vp Kamala Harris! ❤️

Union Update- July 2024

See this important update from AFSCME Local 2187 President David Wilson.

DC47 VP on Voices of Reason Podcast

Watch DC47 VP/Legislative Director Robert Harris on Voices of Reason podcast by Politics PA.

DC47 Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Happy 50th Anniversary to our dear union. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us!

AFSCME 2187 Union Update: 2/9/24

Please see the latest AFSCME 2187 #union update from David Wilson, Local 2187 President. See update video text at the link.

Watch Pat on NBC 10!

Catch Pat on NBC 10. In December AFSCME Local 2187 member Pat Lane was interviewed by NBC Philadelphia about the work that she does at the Philadelphia Police Department as a Forensic Scientist.

DC47: Ceasefire Resolution

Whereas, the AFSCME International Constitution calls for AFSCME International “to work with our brothers and sisters in other lands..."

Welcome Workers at SCSU

Our #Union continues to grow in 2024. Welcome to the family workers at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education!

A Better Philadelphia For ALL in 2024!

In 2024, AFSCME District Council 47 is continuing to build a coalition of workers for tomorrow. It’s time that we bring back the middle class and bring dignity and respect back to the American workforce...

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City Contract Survey 2024

We have launched an electronic AFSCME 2187 City Contract Survey, which will help us identify the issues that members want placed in 2024 contract proposals with the City of Philadelphia. I am requesting your assistance in drafting the Union's contract proposals, as this union is each and every one of us, together!

AFSCME: Staff The Front Lines Hiring Event 8/21

We know that public service jobs are something to be proud of. AND they’re often good #union jobs that provide workers with good benefits, safer working conditions, job stability and retirement security. Check out job opportunities on 8/21!

NBC10: AFSCME TURNS PASSION FOR ARTS INTO CAREER

DC47 #Union member Ari Gutierrez-Sanchez talks to NBC10 about programs that she runs at Phila. Museum of Art to bring art to Philly kids, & how unionizing the museum allowed a passion for art to turn into a career!

SO PROUD OF AFSCME UNION FAMILY AT FREE LIBRARY!

So very proud of our @afscme union family working at the @freelibrary. Supporting the Philly community is what we do. ❤

Nation: Why Are So Many Young People Joining Unions?
A growing number of young people are joining and forming labor unions. Some call them “Generation U.” The New York Times dubbed the phenomenon the “Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class..."
AFSCME: I Am Story Podcast
1968. Memphis, Tennessee. The heart of the racially segregated South. Black sanitation workers faced poverty wages and degrading, dangerous conditions on the job. The city refused to act. But after two sanitation workers were crushed...

Become a member

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My Union Reps

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My Union Calendar

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My Contracts

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Contact My Union

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Local 2187 Updates

Work Status Change

Submit a report of why you or a co-worker has a change in work status. This is important data for us to collect to highlight worker trends & needs.

Unsafe Workplace Portal

Report unsafe workplace conditions. We have a quick & easy tool that allows you to describe your issue & upload a picture.

Parker, end the mandate!

Philadelphia deserves 21st-century city services. Send a letter today.

Philly #2 in the Nation!

Center City District report shows Philadelphia is 2nd in the nation for office occupancy levels. We're already back!

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

AFSCME DC47 member Kelli Gray talks about public service student loan forgiveness with United States Vice President @vp Kamala Harris! ❤️

Union Update- July 2024

See this important update from AFSCME Local 2187 President David Wilson.

#UnionsBelongAtPenn

Over 200 Penn faculty members have expressed their support for Penn’s graduate student workers organization, which faces an ongoing battle to unionize and gain University recognition.⁠

DC47 VP on Voices of Reason Podcast

Watch DC47 VP/Legislative Director Robert Harris on Voices of Reason podcast by Politics PA.

DC47 Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Happy 50th Anniversary to our dear union. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us!

AFSCME 2187- Union Update Video: 2/9/24

Please see the latest AFSCME 2187 #union update from David Wilson, Local 2187 President. See update video text at the link.

Watch Pat on NBC 10

Catch Pat on NBC 10. In December AFSCME Local 2187 member Pat Lane was interviewed by NBC Philadelphia about the work that she does at the Philadelphia Police Department as a Forensic Scientist.

DC47: Ceasefire Resolution

Whereas, the AFSCME International Constitution calls for AFSCME International “to work with our brothers and sisters in other lands..."

Welcome workers at SCSU

Our #Union continues to grow in 2024. Welcome to the family workers at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education!

A Better Philadelphia for ALL in 2024

In 2024, AFSCME District Council 47 is continuing to build a coalition of workers for tomorrow. It’s time that we bring back the middle class and bring dignity and respect back to the American workforce...

Full Text: Click Here

Local 2187- Union Update Video: 11/9/23

Please see the latest AFSCME 2187 #union update from David Wilson, Local 2187 President. See update video text at the link.

Local 2187 Holiday Party: 12/8

Local 2187 invites you to a night of festive delight at our 2023 Holiday Party! The Local will be providing OPEN BAR, FOOD, MUSIC, and FUN. Please join your union family for a night of festive celebration!

Local 2187 City Contract Survey 2024

We have launched an electronic AFSCME 2187 City Contract Survey, which will help us identify the issues that members want placed in 2024 contract proposals with the City of Philadelphia. I am requesting your assistance in drafting the Union's contract proposals, as this union is each and every one of us, together!

RSVP: Philly Labor Day Parade & Celebration 9/4

Let's celebrate our community with #Labor friends & family! See the celebration details for the events at Penn's Landing.

AFSCME: Staff The Front Lines Hiring Event 8/21

We know that public service jobs are something to be proud of. AND they’re often good #union jobs that provide workers with good benefits, safer working conditions, job stability and retirement security. Check out job opportunities on 8/21!

Phila. Zoo Workers Focused on Animal Welfare & Staff Safety

We love our #Philly Zoo family! See this great article from the Phila. Inquirer on their latest contract deal.

NBC10: AFSCME Turns Passion for Arts into Career

DC47 #Union member Ari Gutierrez-Sanchez talks to NBC10 about programs that she runs at Phila. Museum of Art to bring art to Philly kids, & how unionizing the museum allowed a passion for art to turn into a career!

Summer Internship 2023

Local 2187 members do you have a college student looking for an internship this Summer break?

Send an e-mail below with their information:

  • Name
  • College attending
  • Grade (Year)
  • Major
  • Interest in working for the City of Philadelphia

So Proud Of AFSCME Union Family at Free Library!

So very proud of our @afscme union family working at the @freelibrary. Supporting the Philly community is what we do. ❤

Local 2187- Union Update Video: 6/9/23

Please see the latest AFSCME 2187 #union update from David Wilson, Local 2187 President. See update video text at the link.

Nation: Why Are So Many Young People Joining Unions?

"A growing number of young people are joining and forming labor unions. Some call them “Generation U.” The New York Times dubbed the phenomenon the “Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class..."

Inquirer: Penn Med Residents/Fellows Voted To Unionize

"Residents and fellows of Penn made history as the first house staff in PA to unionize, but that is just the beginning. Penn has a long history of resisting unionization by its employees, but it's a new era..." -CIRSEIU

Inquirer: Rutgers Faculty Ratify New Contracts, After Strike

"The new contracts bring to a close nearly a year of tense negotiations, which included a weeklong strike at the 67,000-student public flagship university — the first in the unions’ history..."

AFSCME 2187 Newsletter: April 2023

See the latest Union news and updates from AFSCME Local 2187.

DC47 Primary Election Endorsements

Check out DC47's picks for endorsement in the PA Municipal Primary Election on May 16, 2023.

AFSCME: I Am Story Podcast

1968. Memphis, Tennessee. The heart of the racially segregated South. Black sanitation workers faced poverty wages and degrading, dangerous conditions on the job. The city refused to act. But after two sanitation workers were crushed...

Welcome @ptmunited!

On 3/23 & 3/25 workers at Please Touch Museum overwhelmingly voted to join our union by 85%!

See how you can welcome these workers to the #union family.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR SUPPORT ONLINE! Tag @PTMUNITED #VOTE #UNIONYES

Labor Jawn Podcast 4/3: PMAU

Catch DC47- Local 397 Union members from the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the @LaborJawn podcast.

Each talk about the fight to form a Union & winning their first contract.

Restore School Librarians in Phila.

Did you know that of Philadelphia's 217 public schools, fewer than 5 have a working library with a librarian? Our city's children deserve better. we need your help restoring libraries. Please sign!

PTMU Election 3/23 & 3/25

We have a #Union Election Thursday 3/23 & Saturday 3/25 at Please Touch Museum from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR SUPPORT ONLINE! Tag @PTMUNITED #VOTE #UNIONYES

Helen Gym For Mayor 2023

Please see DC47's endorsement of Helen Gym for Mayor of Philadelphia.

Labor Notes Newsletter: 3/17/23

Please see the latest edition of Labor Notes newsletter.

City Council Supports PTMU

See the letter from Phila. City Council to Please Touch Museum asking them to recognize the union.

Support TUGSA Workers!

See how you can help TUGSA workers reach a contract at Temple University.

CDC: COVID Update 3/1/23

See the latest update on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control.

2187 Member Appreciation Event 2022

Thank you for standing together with the Union movement. We appreciate each and every one of our members. Please fill out this quick online form to be entered into the AFSCME 2187 Member Appreciation Event 2022. 250 people will be randomly selected to win gifts. Good luck and happy holidays!   #unionstrong

A video from AFSCME 2187 President David Wilson. Please watch.
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A video from AFSCME 2187 President David Wilson. Please watch.
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General Election 11/8 Endorsements

AFSCME endorsements for working families!

Candidates suggested by DC47 PEOPLE Committee & voted on by our Delegates.

PMA Strike: WE DID IT!

PMA Union members ended their strike & ratified their first Union contract on 10/16 by 99% at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

AFSCME Legislative Update: Oct. 2022

Please see the latest Legislative Update from AFSCME International.

Labor Notes: Oct. 21, 2022

Please see the latest edition of Labor Notes newsletter.

PMA_Union: We're Striking!

On Friday, September 16, members of AFSCME DC47, Local 397, PMA Union will engage in a one-day Unfair Labor Practice strike.

JOIN US!

Stand with Ukraine ❤️

Stand with the families of the Ukraine.

#standwiththeukraine

Voluntary Benefits Enrollment 7/25/22 - 8/5/22

Sign up for great voluntary medical benefits that we make available to our DC47 HWF Participants from UNUM!

Video: PMA Rally 7/13/22

WATCH: AFSCME members showed up in a sea of green at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Phila. Museum of Art Union: 7/13/22 Rally

Phila. Museum of Art workers are 23 months without a contract! THIS. IS. NOT. OKAY. Rally & stand with the workers!

CDC: COVID Update 7/11/22

See the latest update on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control.

PMA Rally: 6/14 Recap

WHAT A GREAT DAY! Check out our rally recap & livestream recording. <3

FREE COVID Tests: 3rd Round

The Federal government has approved a 3rd round of FREE COVID tests. Order tests for your family today!

AFL-CIO Survey: 2022

Take a moment to tell the AFL-CIO what matters to you in a quick online survey.

NEW Wellness Program 2022

Check out AFSCME DC47 Health & Welfare Fund's latest Wellness program in 2022.

See more information using our interactive guide.

RECAP: Standing w/ PMA Workers 4/1!

Hundreds of workers & community members rallied and marched in support of workers at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

AFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight

It's time to show off your hard #Union work out on the frontlines! It is the members that make our #Union strong and we are proud of the work that our #Union family does every single day. Submit an AFSCME DC47 Member Spotlight candidate today!

AFL-CIO: PASS The Pro Act

Stronger unions mean higher wages, safer working conditions and dignity for all people who work. Passing the PRO Act will be our first step to getting there. Use this form to tell your U.S. senators: Vote “yes” on the PRO Act.

Stand With PMA Workers 4/1!

Stand with our #union family at Philadelphia Museum of Art family on April 1st.

RSVP: CLICK HERE

Art Workers Across Country Unionize

Listen to this great NPR radio segment about: Arts workers across the country unionizing!

Last Week Tonight: Union Busting

John Oliver on @lastweektonight discusses the mechanics of union busting.

*EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING*

Support Voter Registration & Education

The Phila. School District can play an important role in promoting democracy by establishing a policy for voter education and non-partisan registration within high schools.

NY Times: Workers Have Upper Hand

“It’s like the whole country is in some kind of union renegotiation…right now it seems like workers have the upper hand."

Report: Cultural Institutions SOLD OUT Workers

See this report and analysis from Cultural Workers United.

COVID-19: Why Is Delta So Dangerous?

Find out why the COVID-19 Delta variant is so dangerous to the public.

Unions Power America Contest

Union Plus is thanking union workers for getting America back on its feet. See how you could win up to $15,000.

Fair Districts PA: Website

See the latest redistricting news and updates from Fair Districts PA.

Pass The Family Care Act

See details on how you can help get paid family leave benefits for all working people.

AFSCME DC47: Vaccines & Summer Safety Tips

Watch this union video for important vaccine information & Summer safety tips.

AFSCME: The Union Difference

See the ways that life is better with a #union!

Why PA House Bill 38 is BAD

Pennsylvania's judicial district bill would pioneer new lows in partisan gerrymandering. See why you should say "NO" to judicial gerrymandering!

CBS News: Unions Are Cool Again

“an example of younger employees' interest in improved working conditions, & the increasing fortunes of labor collectives, despite corporations' anti-union tactics.”

Petition: Stop Judicial Redistricting

Sign this petition to keep politics out of our judicial system in Pennsylvania!

Support workers at Phila. Museum of Art

Please sign this petition to support new AFSCME union family at The Philadelphia Museum of Art and cultural workers across the United States!

Philly Magazine: Philadelphia's New Generation of Unions

Check out this great piece on the future of progressive unions in Philadelphia.

Congress: Fund the front lines!

Font-line public service workers put their lives on the line to save us. Don't let Congress thank them with a pink slip. Pass state & local aid NOW! #FundtheFontLines

Health Advocate: COVID-19 Grief & Loss of a Loved One During Social Distancing

Traditionally, when a loved one passes, we pay tribute to their memory, share our grief, and mourn our loss by gathering at a funeral, Shiva, wake, memorial or through in-person visits. However, with the social restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic...

AFSCME Member Discounts: Start saving today!

Check out exclusive union member discounts at local stores, restaurants, and more near you.