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As negotiations continue between District Council 33, city of Philadelphia, here's what we know so far
Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of.
Reps for Philly's largest blue collar worker union walk out on negations with city
Members of Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar union, which represents 9,000 city employees, are planning to go on strike. In ...
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Philadelphia Faces Service Disruptions as AFSCME District Council 33 Strikes, City Secures Court Orders to Maintain Essential Operations
Philadelphia faces a strike impacting essential services, with the city taking legal steps to maintain public safety.
District Council 33 is on strike. Here’s what the union does and what is impacted.
AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
Two striking Philadelphia municipal workers struck by vehicle overnight; city’s Fourth of July festival upended by strike
The strike has revealed the massive chasm that exists throughout the city of Philadelphia between the working population and ...
Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; mayor says city is ready
The AFSCME District Council 33, which represents around 9,000 municipal workers, has now gone on strike, impacting many of ...
Philly strike updates: No deal as work stoppage enters third day; residents fed up with trash drop-off sites
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's team is negotiating with AFSCME DC 33 leaders, but so far no deal has been announced ...
LL Cool J drops out of July 4 concert in Philadelphia because of union strike
LL Cool J said that he is not going to perform at Wawa Welcome America on July 4th in light of the AFSCME District Council 33 ...
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‘It’s embarrassing, and it’s shocking’: Residents frustrated by continuing strike
The ongoing strike will continue to affect city services such as trash pickup, emergency services and libraries.