Philadelphia Politics‘Check your freaking ego at the door:’ Philly Democratic Party leader Bob Brady wants the city worker strike to endBrady said he hasn't been able to reach Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. She disputed his narrative.
Philadelphia Politics‘Check your freaking ego at the door:’ Philly Democratic Party leader Bob Brady wants the city worker strike to endBrady said he hasn't been able to reach Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. She disputed his narrative.
Philadelphia PoliticsA second union for Philadelphia city workers is holding a strike authorization vote
Philadelphia PoliticsA second union for Philadelphia city workers is holding a strike authorization vote
NewsMan charged with DUI, aggravated assault after two picketing city workers are seriously injured in Port Richmond hit-and-run
NewsMan charged with DUI, aggravated assault after two picketing city workers are seriously injured in Port Richmond hit-and-run
Philadelphia PoliticsJazmine Sullivan drops out of Wawa Welcome America concert over strike, joining LL Cool J
Philadelphia PoliticsJazmine Sullivan drops out of Wawa Welcome America concert over strike, joining LL Cool J
Philadelphia Politics‘If that means I’m a one-term mayor, then so be it.’ Mayor Cherelle Parker puts it all on the line in city workers strike.The mayor has appealed directly to DC 33 members, and at one point implied union leadership was not giving them accurate information.
Philadelphia Politics‘If that means I’m a one-term mayor, then so be it.’ Mayor Cherelle Parker puts it all on the line in city workers strike.The mayor has appealed directly to DC 33 members, and at one point implied union leadership was not giving them accurate information.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor Rendell won concessions in a 1992 contract. On Tuesday, they got their wish.
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor Rendell won concessions in a 1992 contract. On Tuesday, they got their wish.
NewsNo, Mayor Parker didn’t give herself ‘a 9% raise’ — but she did dole out big raises to aidesMayor Cherelle L. Parker rejected a false claim from striking workers that she gave herself a 9% pay raise – although her pay has increased.
NewsNo, Mayor Parker didn’t give herself ‘a 9% raise’ — but she did dole out big raises to aidesMayor Cherelle L. Parker rejected a false claim from striking workers that she gave herself a 9% pay raise – although her pay has increased.
NewsTrash and frustrations mount, but talks resume, as the DC 33 strike continuesDumpsters in Philadelphia are rapidly filled and overflowing, and 200,000 people are a mile or more away from the nearest one.
NewsTrash and frustrations mount, but talks resume, as the DC 33 strike continuesDumpsters in Philadelphia are rapidly filled and overflowing, and 200,000 people are a mile or more away from the nearest one.
PoliticsCity Council members face a political quagmire during Philly’s workers strikeAs Philly municipal workers strike, some Council members are walking the line between supporting the union and pushing for an agreeable resolution.
PoliticsCity Council members face a political quagmire during Philly’s workers strikeAs Philly municipal workers strike, some Council members are walking the line between supporting the union and pushing for an agreeable resolution.
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
PhiladelphiaOn strike: DC 33 members share stories of ‘poverty wages’ and struggle, asking people not to cross picket linesUnion members walking picket lines talked about low wages and fair treatment while residents tried to figure out what to do with their garbage.
PhiladelphiaOn strike: DC 33 members share stories of ‘poverty wages’ and struggle, asking people not to cross picket linesUnion members walking picket lines talked about low wages and fair treatment while residents tried to figure out what to do with their garbage.
Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Philadelphia isn’t likely to get ranked-choice voting anytime soonHere’s what you need to know about why Philadelphia doesn’t use ranked-choice ballots, and what it would take to adopt the approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Philadelphia isn’t likely to get ranked-choice voting anytime soonHere’s what you need to know about why Philadelphia doesn’t use ranked-choice ballots, and what it would take to adopt the approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsThousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strikeMore 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.
Philadelphia PoliticsThousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strikeMore 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.
PhiladelphiaDistrict 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.
PhiladelphiaDistrict 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.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearerRepresentatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to avert the first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearerRepresentatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to avert the first major city worker strike since 1986.
