Philadelphia strike hits Day 7 as latest negotiations between union, Parker administration end without deal
- Philadelphia's municipal workers, represented by AFSCME District Council 33, have been on strike since July 1, 2025, demanding higher wages amid rising living costs, impacting various city services including trash removal and 911 dispatch.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker has offered a pay increase of 8.75% over three years, which union leaders claim is insufficient for workers' needs.
- Activists from Sunrise Movement Philadelphia protested inside City Hall, leading to three arrests, expressing support for the striking workers and their demands.
- Despite the ongoing strike and trash buildup, negotiations between the city and union remain stalled, with no clear resolution in sight.
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As Trash Piles Up in Philly Garbage Strike, Union Slams Family for Offer of Help – DV Journal
As garbage piled up in the streets of Philadelphia, a mom and daughter hit social media with an idea to help. “Philly: NO TRASH PICKUP UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE “Me and my daughter: $25 a carload, we got you covered!” And in a hat tip to free enterprise, they added: “No reason to ever be broke!” A tweet about their offer went viral, garnering more than 10 million views by Monday night. As images of Philly streets clogged with garbage appeared on TV n…


PHILADELPHIA, PA — Trash continues to pile up on the streets of Philadelphia as the workers' strike continues for nearly a week.
As municipal strike hits its 7th day, protesters dump trash in City Hall — and get arrested
Protesters with the Philly chapter of Sunrise Movement dumped trash in City Hall to protest the Mayor Cherelle Parker's refusal to meet the demands of AFSCME District Council 33 workers. Police arrested three activists, who will be charged with trespassing.
'Holding The Line': Municipal Workers' Strike Enters Second Week as Philly Refuses to Pay Living Wage
"We got people that work and repair the water mains and can't afford their water bill," said union leader Greg Boulware last week. "I don't want to be rich. We just want comfort inside the city that we serve daily."
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