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Philadelphia, work stoppage and Fourth of July

World Socialist Web Site · 10h

Two striking Philadelphia municipal workers struck by vehicle overnight; city’s Fourth of July festival upended by strike

The strike has revealed the massive chasm that exists throughout the city of Philadelphia between the working population and the Democratic Party-run political establishment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 1d

Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strike

More than 9,000 city employees are on strike after contract talks fell apart between AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker’s administration, the first major city worker strike since 1986.

TheWrap on MSN · 18h

LL Cool J Pulls Out of Philadelphia July 4 Concert in Solidarity With Striking City Workers

LL Cool J is pulling out of a Fourth of July concert in Philadelphia in solidarity with city workers unionized with District Council 33, who went on strike on Tuesday after the AFSCME union failed to reach a deal with the city.

Thousands turn out for Philly Fourth of Jul., despite strike

6abc Action News · 8h

Mayor acknowledges strike while kicking off July 4th festivities

The latest proposal by DC 33 includes a 5% wage increase per year for three years. The City is offering 7% over 3 years, which averages out to be just over 2% a year. Parker says the contract offered is the most offered by any mayor. It's unclear when talks would resume.

CBS News · 19h

As Philly celebrates 4th of July, negotiations with striking DC 33 appear to be at a standstill

Philadelphia went ahead with Independence Day celebrations on Friday as the strike with AFSCME District Council 33 continued. Mayor Parker spoke at Independence Hall and addressed the labor talks, but it's not clear when both sides are coming back to the table.

Thousands turn out for Philly 4th of July, despite strike

Thousands attended the 4th of July party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway despite the District Council 33 strike and despite the two biggest name performers staying away in support of striking workers.

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Philadelphia strike enters Day 4 with negotiations at a standstill, trash piling up

Negotiations between the striking AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker's administration appear to be at a standstill.

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Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls

Striking city workers are joining picket lines outside Philadelphia City Hall, public libraries and other worksites as nearly ...

‘It’s embarrassing, and it’s shocking’: Residents frustrated by continuing strike

The strike by Philly's largest city workers union continues to affect city services such as trash pickup, emergency services ...

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Philadelphia strike continues into Day 4, negotiations paused as union "working on" new proposal to city

Negotiations are paused between DC 33 and the City of Philadelphia as the city's largest strike in nearly 40 years continues.

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Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; Mayor Parker says city is ready

The AFSCME District Council 33, which represents around 9,000 municipal workers, has now gone on strike, impacting many of ...

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Negotiations resume in Philadelphia as thousands of city workers strike over wages, work conditions

Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia are striking, disrupting trash collection, pool schedules and library hours.

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Philadelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearer

Representatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to ...

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