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Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of Philadelphia.
The deal includes a new three-year contract coupled with the one-year contract extension and a 14% pay increase over the next four years.
As the city continues to negotiate with AFSCME District Council 33, the union’s first work stoppage since the 1980s continues.
AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
Trash piled up across Northeast Philadelphia as AFSCME District Council 33’s citywide strike stretched into its eighth day, ultimately leading to a deal between the union and city officials.
Philadelphia faces a strike impacting essential services, with the city taking legal steps to maintain public safety.
It’s admirable that the hip-hop icon has chosen to stand with District Council 33, understanding that the negotiations are about more than dollars and cents. writes Rann Miller.
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Judge approves injunctions for airport, 911 dispatch to return to work amid strikeAs the Philadelphia workers union strike continues, a judge approved injunctions the city filed for 911 and airport dispatchers to return to work.