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In wake of Philadelphia mayor’s 4th of July debacle, AFSCME city workers union drops demands to end strike as soon as possible
AFSCME District Council 33 is seeking to rapidly wind down the strike in discussions with the city while keeping its members ...
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Council 33’s strike result of fiscal and political decisions that preceded Mayor Parker
As the city continues to negotiate with AFSCME District Council 33, the union’s first work stoppage since the 1980s continues ...
Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers' union goes on strike for first time in nearly 40 years
Philadelphia's largest city workers' union is on strike for the first time in nearly 40 years on Tuesday after a deal ...
Hoodline3d
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.