US EditionThousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 9 – The strike by District Council 33, representing 9,000 workers, began after contract talks stalled over pay raises and benefits, disrupting key city services including trash collection.
- Nearly 10,000 Philadelphia city workers represented by District Council 33 went on strike starting Tuesday, halting trash collection and other services.
- The strike followed failed contract negotiations where the union demanded 8% annual raises over four years and full employee health care coverage.
- Mayor Cherelle Parker announced contingency plans including 63 temporary trash drop-off sites, reduced pool hours, and prioritized dispatch of crews by urgency.
- Parker stated the city offered raises totaling 13% over four years, describing it as the largest first-term increase in over 30 years and assuring 911 services will remain operational.
- The strike disrupted essential city services and strained public patience, while officials expressed readiness to resume negotiations and emphasized public safety concerns.
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