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Philadelphia, strike and work stoppage

Two striking Philadelphia municipal workers struck by vehicle overnight; city’s Fourth of July festival upended by strike

The strike has revealed the massive chasm that exists throughout the city of Philadelphia between the working population and the Democratic Party-run political establishment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 1d

Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strike

More than 9,000 city employees are on strike after contract talks fell apart between AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker’s administration, the first major city worker strike since 1986.

WHYY · 4d

Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest

AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.

Thousands turn out for Philly Fourth of Jul., despite strike

6abc Action News · 9h

Mayor acknowledges strike while kicking off July 4th festivities

The latest proposal by DC 33 includes a 5% wage increase per year for three years. The City is offering 7% over 3 years, which averages out to be just over 2% a year. Parker says the contract offered is the most offered by any mayor. It's unclear when talks would resume.

CBS News · 20h

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. Mayor Parker spoke at Independence Hall and addressed the labor talks, but it's not clear when both sides are coming back to the table.

Yahoo · 10h

Thousands turn out for Philly 4th of July, despite strike

Thousands attended the 4th of July party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway despite the District Council 33 strike and despite the two biggest name performers staying away in support of striking workers.

19hon MSN

Philadelphia strike enters Day 4 with negotiations at a standstill, trash piling up

Negotiations between the striking AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker's administration appear to be at a standstill.

4don MSN

Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; Mayor Parker 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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Philly strike updates: Trash piling up; Parker says DC 33 leaders declined to negotiate today; protesters block Eakins Oval

Trash has continued to pile up around Philadelphia ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the strike by AFSCME District Council 33 workers is in its third day.

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Philadelphia strike continues into Day 4, negotiations paused as union "working on" new proposal to city

Negotiations are paused between DC 33 and the City of Philadelphia as the city's largest strike in nearly 40 years continues.

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