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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.
The Philadelphia Tribune5d
Council 33’s strike result of fiscal and political decisions that preceded Mayor Parker
As the city continues to negotiate with AFSCME District Council 33, the union’s first work stoppage since the 1980s continues ...
Philadelphia city workers support expanding the strike, but AFSCME union preparing to throw in the towel
A series of new and threatened injunctions, amid resumption of contract talks behind a wall of secrecy, suggest the city and ...
DC 33 President Greg Boulware says negotiations with Philadelphia will resume on Day 8 of strike
Negotiations are set to continue Tuesday between AFSCME District Council 33 and Philadelphia city leaders. It's still unclear ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia12d
Reps for FSCME District Council 33 walk out on contract negotiations ...
In a video posted online Saturday, AFSCME District Council 33 President Greg Boulware pledged to continue fighting for what he described as their “fair share”. “Our members of DC 33 make an ...
What it means that LL Cool J chose to stand in solidarity with District Council 33
It’s admirable that the hip-hop icon has chosen to stand with District Council 33, understanding that the negotiations are ...
NBC Philadelphia on MSN2d
Judge approves injunctions for airport, 911 dispatch to return to work amid strike
As the Philadelphia workers union strike continues, a judge approved injunctions the city filed for 911 and airport ...
Hoodline6d
Philadelphia Faces Service Disruptions as AFSCME District Council 33 Strikes, City Secures Court Orders to Maintain Essential Operations
Philadelphia faces a strike impacting essential services, with the city taking legal steps to maintain public safety.