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Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; mayor says city is ready
The AFSCME District Council 33, which represents around 9,000 municipal workers, has now gone on strike, impacting many of ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she’s optimistic Philly will avert a major city worker strike next week
The president of AFSCME District Council 33 insists Tuesday is the deadline for the city and its largest union to reach a ...
Philadelphia workers union goes on strike; Mayor Parker says city is ready
The AFSCME District Council 33, which represents around 9,000 municipal workers, has now gone on strike, impacting many of ...
Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
The city plans to use general obligation bonds to help fund its affordable housing plan, but there are limits on how much it can borrow this way. The state constitution limits Philadelphia’s ability ...
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 ...
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers on strike but judge orders some back to work
PHILADELPHIA -- A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia entered its second day Wednesday as a ...
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Mayor Parker outlines city's contingency plans for District Council 33 strike
Articles and videos about Mayor Parker outlines city's contingency plans for District Council 33 strike on FOX 29 ...
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Embarks on Weekend Tour Celebrating Local Communities and Leaders
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will honor Orien Reid Nix, attend Wadsworth Day, and introduce Ivy Queen at the ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update
Philadelphia’s mayor pleaded her case via social media to say that the city is offering a fair wage package to the District ...
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker: Police ‘will maintain public safety and order’ during anti-Trump protest
Parker's comments indicate the city will take an assertive approach toward unlawful activity that occurs alongside peaceful ...
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Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker took to social media Saturday to plead the city’s case in its negotiation dispute with the District Council 33 union, which represents 9,000 city employees ranging ...