Philadelphia PoliticsIt’s not just wages. Mayor Parker and DC 33’s contract talks have ‘several’ sticking points.The city and the union’s original proposals show that the two sides also began negotiations with major differences over issues including healthcare, pensions, work rules, and residency.
Philadelphia PoliticsIt’s not just wages. Mayor Parker and DC 33’s contract talks have ‘several’ sticking points.The city and the union’s original proposals show that the two sides also began negotiations with major differences over issues including healthcare, pensions, work rules, and residency.
Philadelphia NewsTrash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume Tuesday
Philadelphia NewsTrash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume Tuesday
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker wants striking city workers to see the big picture of what she’s done for them. So far, it isn’t working.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker wants striking city workers to see the big picture of what she’s done for them. So far, it isn’t working.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.
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 voteIt's not clear whether leaders of AFSCME DC 47 are interested in joining their DC 33 colleagues on the picket line.
Philadelphia PoliticsA second union for Philadelphia city workers is holding a strike authorization voteIt's not clear whether leaders of AFSCME DC 47 are interested in joining their DC 33 colleagues on the picket line.
NewsMan charged with DUI, aggravated assault after two picketing city workers are seriously injured in Port Richmond hit-and-runOne of the injured city employees was pregnant and is expected to recover, police said. The other is in critical condition.
NewsMan charged with DUI, aggravated assault after two picketing city workers are seriously injured in Port Richmond hit-and-runOne of the injured city employees was pregnant and is expected to recover, police said. The other is in critical condition.
Philadelphia PoliticsJazmine Sullivan drops out of Wawa Welcome America concert over strike, joining LL Cool J“In this life we are only measured by how we uphold our morals and standards, by what we choose to fight for through participation or protest,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
Philadelphia PoliticsJazmine Sullivan drops out of Wawa Welcome America concert over strike, joining LL Cool J“In this life we are only measured by how we uphold our morals and standards, by what we choose to fight for through participation or protest,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
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."
NewsJosh Shapiro announces $4M investment in a Navy Yard company that pledges to bring 450 new jobs to South PhillyGov. Josh Shapiro lauded Pennsylvania's economic development projects at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
NewsJosh Shapiro announces $4M investment in a Navy Yard company that pledges to bring 450 new jobs to South PhillyGov. Josh Shapiro lauded Pennsylvania's economic development projects at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunityThe Democratic Party thinks it has an opportunity to win back seats in the 2026 election from House Republicans who voted for the "big beautiful bill."
Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunityThe Democratic Party thinks it has an opportunity to win back seats in the 2026 election from House Republicans who voted for the "big beautiful bill."
National PoliticsThe House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to signThe tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.
National PoliticsThe House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to signThe tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’The bill passed the House 218-214 Thursday, and heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signing.
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’The bill passed the House 218-214 Thursday, and heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signing.
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.
BusinessA new Pa. law aims to chip away at the accountant shortageThe legislation passed in June also gives CPA candidates more time to pass all four sections of the licensing exam.
BusinessA new Pa. law aims to chip away at the accountant shortageThe legislation passed in June also gives CPA candidates more time to pass all four sections of the licensing exam.
Health‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked fundingThere are many disconnects between what the Trump administration says about health and what it’s actually doing, scientists and public health advocates say.
Health‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked fundingThere are many disconnects between what the Trump administration says about health and what it’s actually doing, scientists and public health advocates say.
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.
