Philly's largest blue-collar workers' union goes on strike
For the first time since 1986, Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 is on strike.
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For the first time since 1986, Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 is on strike.
What do striking Philadelphia municipal workers want and what were they offered? Ross DiMattei recaps what we know as the strike enters Day 2 and has already shown impacts across the city.
Come Friday, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia will be packed for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks spectacular.
AFSCME District Council 33, which represents thousands of city workers, including trash collectors, walked off the job after negotiations didn't end in a deal. The union last went on a strike in 1986.
AFSCME District Council 33 workers are moving toward a strike at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, after negotiations stalled on Monday.
Workers with District Council 33 could walk off the job Tuesday, stopping residential trash pickup in Philadelphia and affecting several other services in the city. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest from City Hall.
Philadelphia officials and representatives of AFSCME District Council 33 are set to continue negotiating Sunday as a strike looms.
AFSCME District Council 33, the largest union representing blue-collar city workers in Philadelphia, says talks with city officials are set to continue Sunday. If a deal is not reached, workers could strike Tuesday morning.
Thousands of people who are part of District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest city workers' union, could go on strike as soon as Tuesday morning. Mayor Cherelle Parker has encouraged the union to accept the city's latest offer.
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TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Transport Workers Union Local 234, which has been working without a contract since Nov. 7, represents 5,000 SEPTA subway, trolley and bus operators and mechanics