Philly Cultural Workers United
AFSCME DC47 Local 397
Workers Make Philadelphia
After a historic 19 day strike in the fall of 2022, the PMA Union ratified our local’s first contract. Now, Philly Cultural Workers United represents hundreds of workers at numerous institutions across Philadelphia.
Meet Our Chapters
We’re part of an organizing wave at museums and other cultural institutions.
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In 2020, workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art organized the first wall-to-wall union in a major US museum. Since then, Philly Cultural Workers United has become the fastest growing local at AFSCME DC47. Learn more about Local 397 here.
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Over 35,000 cultural workers at museums, zoos, and libraries are members of AFSCME, including Philly Cultural Workers United. Learn more about the importance of unions for cultural workers (and how you can get support organizing your own workplace) at AFSCME Cultural Workers United. You can also follow cwuafscme on Instagram for updates on the amazing campaigns happening across the United States.
Join us to have a say in your workplace
Questions?
New staff member curious to learn more? Press with an inquiry? Cultural worker looking for advice on organizing your workplace? Get in touch and we’ll get back to you!
