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District Council 33 is on strike. Here’s what the union does and what is impacted.
AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
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‘It’s embarrassing, and it’s shocking’: Residents frustrated by continuing strike
The ongoing strike will continue to affect city services such as trash pickup, emergency services and libraries.
District Council 33 goes on strike
District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest union, will go on strike after not reaching a deal with the City of Philadelphia.
Judge orders some striking DC 33 members back to work, puts limits on picketing; where to throw away trash
On Tuesday afternoon, Common Pleas Court Judge Sierra Thomas-Street issued an order granting the city the injunction ...
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Private contractors offer trash removal services amid District Council 33 strike
Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out ...
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Negotiations between Philly leaders, striking blue collar union end without deal
Negotiations between the City of Philadelphia and members of the blue-collar workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, that ...
No, Mayor Parker didn’t give herself ‘a 9% raise’ — but she did dole out big raises to aides
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker rejected a false claim from striking workers that she gave herself a 9% pay raise – although her pay ...
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Philly residents react to temporary trash drop-offs amid District Council 33 strike
With 63 temporary trash drop-off sites placed throughout the city, residents are reacting to the overflowing dumpsters and ...