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How the AFSCME DC 33 strike exposed fault lines in Philly’s labor movement
Some unions had to balance supporting the striking AFSCME DC 33 workers with maintaining their relationships with Mayor ...
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DC 33 union vote on new deal still ahead: What you should know
Philly’s AFSCME DC 33 union reached a tentative deal, but members have through July 20 to vote on whether to ratify it. Trash ...
Do DC 33 members make a living wage? Philadelphia workers' union strike by the numbers
According to MIT, Philadelphia's striking workers earn more than $2,000 less than the living wage for a single adult in the ...
Members of District Council 33 set to vote on new contract. Will they approve it?
Philadelphia's largest labor union, AFSCME District Council 33, is getting ready to cast votes to decide if a new contract will be ratified.
Mayor Cherelle Parker has turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike
To some, the nonunion city workers are relieving a messy situation. To others, they’re simply scabs caught in difficult ...
Timeline of District Council 33 strike in Philadelphia: What we know so far
Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of ...
Neighbors say illegal dumping of trash still a problem after DC 33 strike ended
Trash pickup is scheduled to resume in Philadelphia on Monday after the DC 33 strike ended, but neighbors say some people are ...
Trash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume Tuesday
City officials warned against illegal dumping that could slow collection efforts at temporary trash drop-off sites.