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As negotiations continue between District Council 33, city of Philadelphia, here's what we know so far
Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of.
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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.
District Council 33 is on strike. Here’s what the union does and what is impacted.
AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
As Philly celebrates 4th of July, negotiations with striking DC 33 appear to be at a standstill
Philadelphia went ahead with Independence Day celebrations on Friday as the strike with AFSCME District Council 33 continued.
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Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers
AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.
Free Library branches are closed amid the DC 33 strike
Almost all Free Library branches shut down Tuesday, as librarians resisted crossing picket lines. Most other library workers ...
Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; mayor says city is ready
The AFSCME District Council 33, which represents around 9,000 municipal workers, has now gone on strike, impacting many of ...
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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.