The Phillies Fan Union: The Voice Of Phillies Fans. Now In Our 16th Year, Serving Phillies Fans!



QUESTION: WHAT IS THE PHILLIES FAN UNION?

ANSWER: The Union is an organization of Phillies fans dedicated to enhancing 
the knowledge and understanding of both the business of baseball and the fans'
place in it.  The Union was formed following the strike of 1994, as a way to
represent Phillies fans to the organization.

QUESTION: IS THE UNION AFFILIATED WITH THE PHILLIES?

ANSWER: Only in that we do keep the lines of communication open.  The
Phillies do receive all the important PFU information and we regularly 
communicate with selected front office members.  Also, at times we do
collaborate on fan related matters.

QUESTION: IS THERE A COST TO JOIN THE UNION?

ANSWER: No.  The Union and all its services are free.

QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO JOINING THE UNION?

ANSWER: 
The PFU has grown to well over 150,000 members.  The Union has become the most potent fan
entity in Philadelphia.  Look for us to continue to move in the direction of the working 
relationship with the organization.  At that time, expect the fans to be a more proactive part 
of baseball in Philadelphia.  Also, those who experience problems with the organization or need 
assistance in matters that pertain to the Phillies have the luxury of our representation.  
We'll take the responsibility of going to the Phillies staff for you.  We have been providing 
this service for over a decade.

QUESTION: THERE ARE MANY SPONSORS ADVERTISING ON THE PFU WEB SITE.  ARE THEY
ALL AFFILIATED WITH THE UNION?

ANSWER: Most are, but there are some, mostly the service organizations, who we
assist without a fee.  No sponsor appears without some type of an arrangement 
and all assisting the Union in our daily endeavors.

QUESTION: HOW DOES THE UNION DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS?

ANSWER: We do this in our weekly Newsletter, via the web site, and in periodic
publications.

QUESTION: IF PFU MEMBERS HAVE SUGGESTIONS, ARE THEY TAKEN SERIOUSLY?

ANSWER: By all means.  We encourage members to contact us.  All suggestions
are reviewed by the PFU staff.  We usually try to get back to everyone
within 24 hours.

QUESTION: HOW DOES A FAN JOIN THE PHILLIES FAN UNION?

ANSWER: Just click on "JOIN THE UNION" and fill out the application.  When you're 
finished, click SEND.  That's all there is to it.


Welcome: The PFU Staff

 















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