Philadelphia City Workers Strike, Disrupting Trash Pickup, Pools, 911

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Thousands of municipal workers in Philadelphia have gone on strike, affecting services such as trash pickup, pool operations, and 911 calls. The workers, represented by District Council 33, have been unable to reach a deal with the city. The strike, announced by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, also led to a pause in trash collection.

Philadelphia City Workers Strike: Impacts on Trash Collection, Pools, and Emergency Calls

Philadelphia is witnessing a significant city worker strike, with thousands going on strike, affecting various sectors, including trash pickup, swimming pools, and 911 calls. This action follows a failure to reach a deal between the City of Philadelphia and District Council 33,

Strike Impacts Trash Pickup, Pools, and More

The strike is causing changes to city services such as trash collection, and even the opening of city pools. The failure to seal a deal with the City led to District Council 33 hitting the picket line. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a ‘pause’ in trash collection as the strike became imminent.

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