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District Council 33 could soon go on strike. Here’s what the union does and what would be impacted.
The largest union for Philadelphia’s city workers could go on strike starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, potentially impacting a ...
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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 ...
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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.
Striking city workers bring protest to July 4 parade — and the union says it’s ready to bargain again
On the fourth day of the first major municipal strike in decades, District Council 33 members brought their own brigade to ...
LL Cool J drops out of July 4 Philadelphia concert 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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Mayor acknowledges strike while kicking off July 4th festivities at Independence Hall
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker helped kick off July 4th festivities on Friday. She was on hand for the Celebration of ...
Live updates: 2 Philly DC 33 strikers injured after overnight hit-and-run
July 4th marks the fourth day that Philadelphia's largest blue collar workers union is on strike. Tap for latest updates.
Medical Examiner’s Office employees are ordered back to work after bodies piled up in storage during strike
The District Council 33 strike increases the risk that bodies remain in homes and outdoors during hot summer days, conditions ...