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Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work
A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day. But a judge has ordered some ...
Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers' union goes on strike for first time in nearly 40 years
Philadelphia's largest city workers' union is going on strike for the first time in nearly 40 years on Tuesday after a deal ...
Philly strike updates: No deal as work stoppage enters third day; residents fed up with trash drop-off sites
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's team is negotiating with AFSCME DC 33 leaders, but so far no deal has been announced ...
“We need universal solidarity”: Striking Philadelphia city workers denounce poverty pay, as Democratic mayor seeks injunction
The Parker government’s attack is part of an effort to isolate and weaken the workers under conditions where there is mass ...
Wawa Welcome America on Fourth of July will go on as planned despite Philadelphia municipal workers strike
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia will be packed for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks spectacular.
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 ...
July 4 events proceeding as scheduled in Philadelphia despite DC33 strike | Digital Brief
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city's July 4 festivities, including the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks, are ...