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Tag: AFSCME

Posted inNews

Monday brings DC 33 union vote, ‘normal’ trash pickup: What you should know

Davis Cuffe by Davis Cuffe July 11, 2025July 13, 2025

The AFSCME DC 33 strike came to an abrupt end early Wednesday morning. While the work stoppage ended, the saga has not. About 9,000 union members still have to vote […]

Posted inNews

Under pressure, striking city union gives Parker a win

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde July 9, 2025July 13, 2025
Posted inNews

Philly strike ends: Workers return to work with new contract that falls short of demands

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photoDavis Cuffe by Heather J. Chin, Violet Comber-Wilen, Julia Binswanger and Davis Cuffe July 9, 2025July 13, 2025
Posted inNews

‘I’m giving residents options’: Ya Fav Trashman sees strike dilemma from both sides

Nick Kariuki headshot by Nick Kariuki July 3, 2025July 6, 2025
Posted inBusiness

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

Avatar photoDavis CuffeAvatar photo by Violet Comber-Wilen, Davis Cuffe and Billy Penn Staff July 3, 2025July 6, 2025
Posted inNews

What a District Council 33 strike means for your trash collection and other city services

by Nate Harrington June 25, 2025August 11, 2025
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Philly union leader ousted, accused of spending more than $1 million in union funds without board approval

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde February 22, 2024February 22, 2024
Posted inNeighborhoods

Free Library standardizes schedules across its branches, though Saturdays are on hold

Avatar photo by Asha Prihar October 17, 2023October 17, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

Philadelphia is pulling out of a program that pays community members to collect litter

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde March 23, 2023March 31, 2023
Posted inNews, Opinion

This Philadelphia ballot question could help solve the workforce crisis in city government | Opinion

Avatar photo by Katherine Gilmore Richardson November 6, 2022January 17, 2023

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