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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 ...
Philadelphia strike negotiations between DC 33, city officials resume on Day 8
After beginning their strike a week ago, DC 33 members are still on the picket line calling for higher pay increases.
Scabbing operation by Philadelphia union apparatus on city workers strike comes into focus
The sellout of the strike is so naked and blatant that even the corporate press, which usually ignores such matters out of ...
What we know — and don’t — about the end of the DC 33 strike and trash collection
The strike lasted eight days and four hours before a deal was reached for a new contract. There are still some lingering ...
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Monday brings DC 33 union vote, ‘normal’ trash pickup: 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 ...
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 ...
Philly strike ends: Trash collection to resume; terms of new deal between city, union; some DC 33 members not thrilled
Trash collection is set to resume after DC 33 agreed to a new three-year contract with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's ...
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.