Judge orders Philly 911 dispatchers to return to work amid strike
The city said the strike is posing unacceptable threats to public safety as more than 9,000 AFSCME District Council 33 workers walked off the job.
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The city said the strike is posing unacceptable threats to public safety as more than 9,000 AFSCME District Council 33 workers walked off the job.
Core services like water treatment are continuing, but response times will decrease for water main breaks and fire hydrant issues.
After the latest marathon with the city, which ended without a deal, Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union is moving toward going on strike at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
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.
District Council 33 represents about 9,000 city employees, including sanitation, water, police dispatch and street department workers, as well as many airport maintenance crews. The union is pushing for higher pay and stronger health care benefits.
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.
Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union said negotiations with the city will continue Sunday.
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.
The last time this union went on strike was in 1986, and the impact was felt citywide. File photos show garbage piled up on sidewalks, and with nowhere to dump it, trash-filled stadium parking lots—a truly powerful reminder of what’s at stake if a deal isn’t reached.
Members of Philadelphia's largest municipal union said they're prepared to strike at the end of the month if they don't get a contract extension from the city. District Council 33 spoke out after its members voted to authorize a strike. The union, representing more than 9,000 public sector employees in Philadelphia, said it's been negotiating with the city for months.
New Jersey Transit riders said they are relieved the strike is over and rail travel has returned to normal.
New Jersey Transit riders said they were happy to see trains back up and running Tuesday after a strike by the engineers union disrupted travel for four days.
Thousands of Philly and South Jersey NJ Transit commuters could be impacted by looming strike. Josh Sanders reports.
As a New Jersey Transit rail strike looms, the union representing engineers is demanding higher pay. A strike would not affect Amtrak, NJ Transit buses or the River Line.
Thousands of Costco workers are gearing up to walk the picket lines. Over 18,000 union workers voted to authorize a strike when their current contract expires on Jan. 31. The workers are asking for better wages and benefits. Unless a new deal is reached with the company, the strike will start on Feb. 1.
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Thousands of Starbucks baristas have walked off the job including employees in Philadelphia. Workers United says Starbucks proposed an economic package without an immediate wage increase and a guaranteed raise of only 0.015% in future years. Workers say they're not making enough money to be able to live comfortably in the cities where they're employed.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
The president of the Municipal Union Workers of District Council 33 has signed off on a 1-year extension with the city. This includes city sanitation workers. A strike was previously authorized on Nov.14. For now, the union and its members continue to seek a long-term deal that includes pay raises.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Three unions representing SEPTA employees and city workers could go all on strike at the same time. Here's an update on the negotiations.
SMART Local 1594 is demanding bulletproof glass and a stronger police presence on suburban buses but claims SEPTA is unwilling to provide these safety measures.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
South Jersey athletes, Mount Holly native 9-year-old Demtrius Vanderpoel and Haddon Township native 14-year-old Alyssa Mattiacci, are in the running for the Youth Athlete of the Year title.
With Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, the Phillies on Thursday claimed veteran José Urquidy off waivers from the White Sox
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
With controversy swirling around Ed Sheeran and Macklemore ahead of Sheeran's upcoming show at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia radio legend and music historian Patty Jackson said she expects fans to see more artists mixing music and politics.
It's not only commuters and farmers paying more to fill up their vehicles over the last few months. It's been the same story for airlines.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a comfy Friday night.
A viewer shared video with CBS News Philadelphia showing the moment a massive tree fell on two cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, Thursday afternoon. Two people sustained injuries that appear to be minor, police said.
From bottles to food scraps, students have unearthed thousands of artifacts that offer a glimpse into the lives of residents from Black Bottom, West Philadelphia's first Black neighborhood.