“The Defender Association of Philadelphia congratulates AFSCME 47 and our non-attorney staff on their successful vote to unionize. We fully support their right to organize and are committed to working in good faith with the Philly Defender Staff Union to bargain for better working conditions and a stronger Defender for our staff and clients.
“Our attorneys unionized through a democratic process in 2020, and we are proud to continue that tradition of ensuring all staff have a voice in shaping their workplace. We look forward to collaborating with the newly formed union to build a workplace that reflects our shared commitment to justice, fairness, the well-being of our employees, and service to our clients.
“Our staff is the heart of our mission, and we are excited to take this next step together in strengthening the Defender Association as a place where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.”
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