Philadelphia strike hits Day 7 as latest negotiations between union, Parker administration end without deal

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…

Sanitation workers remain on strike with mounds of trash piling up in several cities

Sanitation workers on strike across Philadelphia and greater Boston area

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.

Striking workers clash with law enforcement at locked Philly sanitation center

Local residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Manayunk flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.

'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."