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Philadelphia, work stoppage and Fourth of July

World Socialist Web Site · 9h

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.

NBC10 Philadelphia on MSN · 3d

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 the city's services.

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

6abc Action News · 7h

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 · 18h

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.

18hon MSN

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.

6abc Action News3d

Thousands of Philadelphia workers go on strike; Mayor Parker says deal is 'fair offer'

Negotiations with AFSCME District Council 33 and the city stalled on Tuesday, which prompted workers to walk off the job at ...

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