Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls

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 has led to large trash pileups in the streets.

Trash Piles Up, Libraries Close as Philadelphia Workers’ Strike Enters 2nd Day

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Philadelphia strike: 10,000 workers just walked off the job to strike for better pay and benefits

District Council 33 is the largest of four major unions representing city workers.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025   STRIKES ► From the Philly AFL-CIO: If you’re wondering why DC 33 is on strike this morning, listen to what President Boulware said last night 👇 Remember- Philadelphia works because DC 33 does!@afscme33 pic.twitter.com/bpwjFm1ed5 — Philly AFL-CIO (@PhillyAFLCIO) July 1, 2025 ► From the AP — Thousands of city workers […] The post Megabill heads to House | Economy shrinks | Childcare costs appeared first on The STAND.

After talks break down, 9000 Philadelphia city workers start strike

PHILADELPHIA—After talks broke down in an apparent impasse, some 9,000 Philadelphia city blue-collar workers—including sanitation engineers, airport workers, 911 dispatchers, water department workers, and school crossing guards—represented by AFSCME District Council 33, started a strike on July 1. It’s the council’s first blue-collar strike in 39 years. Wages were the key issue, but not the only one. The two sides are discussing a proposed three…

Thousands Of Philadelphia City Workers Go On Strike

Thousands of city employees in Philadelphia have gone on strike over pay.