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The strike in Philadelphia involving the city's largest municipal workers' union is over. Here's what to know about the ...
AFSCME and Philadelphia officials confirmed the strike has ended, though the union must still ratify the terms of the deal ...
With strike’s end, the prevailing emotion is relief “The strike is over, and nobody’s happy,” said Greg Boulware, president of DC 33, said as […] ...
Philadelphia City services are gradually returning now that District Council 33 tentatively agreed to a new contract ...
Workers will have to vote on the deal reached on the ninth day of the Philadelphia strike before it is official.
Philadelphia's largest municipal union reaches tentative deal with Mayor Cherelle Parker, ending 8-day strike affecting 9,000 ...
Many city services are still coming back online a day after a deal was reached to end AFSCME DC 33's strike. Jan Carabeo ...
Philadelphia’s city worker strike is over, but services aren’t fully back yet. Here’s when trash pickup, pools, and other ...
The new contract contains a miserly 9 percent wage increase, spread out over three years. This is only one percent better ...
Philadelphians faced with the ongoing strike was a way to beat the heat. The city planned on opening close to 60 pools this summer season, but some gates were locked when lifeguards joined the picket ...
This decision is in direct violation of the clear will of the rank and file and without any vote. The strike must be renewed ...
Sarah Giskin is a Former AFSCME DC 47 & Unity Caucus Member. The following article was written while the strike was on-going.