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Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more than weeklong ...
Timeline of District Council 33 strike in Philadelphia: What we know so far
Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of.
Sabotage of Philadelphia strike shows need for rank-and-file rebellion against union apparatus
The strike was a sign of growing social opposition, which is developing into a confrontation with the corporate oligarchy.
Judge approves injunctions for airport, 911 dispatch to return to work amid strike
As the Philadelphia workers union strike continues, a judge approved injunctions the city filed for 911 and airport ...
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly ...
Why DC 33's tentative agreement with Philly is "good deal," according to labor historian at Rutgers
Francis Ryan, a professor at Rutgers University and a labor historian, has been researching Philadelphia unions for years. He ...