Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
- Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike for the first time in nearly 40 years after contract talks failed.
- The union demands an 8% pay increase each year for four years and health care benefits for all employees.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker stated that residential trash pickup will be suspended and some pools will be closed due to the strike.
- Recreation center hours will also be reduced because of the ongoing strike.
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After talks break down, 9000 Philadelphia city workers start strike
PHILADELPHIA—After talks broke down in an apparent impasse, some 9,000 Philadelphia city blue-collar workers—including sanitation engineers, airport workers, 911 dispatchers, water department workers, and school crossing guards—represented by AFSCME District Council 33, started a strike on July 1. It’s the council’s first blue-collar strike in 39 years. Wages were the key issue, but not the only one. The two sides are discussing a proposed three…
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