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Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work
A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day. But a judge has ordered some ...
Philadelphia's largest blue-collar workers' union goes on strike for first time in nearly 40 years
Philadelphia's largest city workers' union is going on strike for the first time in nearly 40 years on Tuesday after a deal ...
“We need universal solidarity”: Striking Philadelphia city workers denounce poverty pay, as Democratic mayor seeks injunction
The Parker government’s attack is part of an effort to isolate and weaken the workers under conditions where there is mass ...
Garbage overflows into Philadelphia’s streets after mass city worker strike
One of Philadelphia’s largest city worker unions is on strike in a demand for higher wages and more expansive benefits, which ...
Philadelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearer
Representatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to ...
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Man made comment about strike before slashing PGW vehicle tire, Philadelphia police say
According to police, 59-year-old Carnell Wilder approached a PGW worker who was operating a digger loader and asked, "Why ...
Wawa Welcome America on Fourth of July will go on as planned despite Philadelphia municipal workers strike
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia will be packed for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks spectacular.