Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of them
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of them
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker has turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker has turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike
New Jersey PoliticsN.J. Attorney General Platkin sides with progressive Democrats on Cherry Hill ballot controversy
New Jersey PoliticsN.J. Attorney General Platkin sides with progressive Democrats on Cherry Hill ballot controversy
ObituariesLatanya Byrd-Attaway, education administrator and cofounder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, has died at 58 Colleagues at Families for Safe Streets said in a tribute: “Latanya turned unimaginable grief into tireless advocacy.”
ObituariesLatanya Byrd-Attaway, education administrator and cofounder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, has died at 58 Colleagues at Families for Safe Streets said in a tribute: “Latanya turned unimaginable grief into tireless advocacy.”
BusinessThe ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may create big ugly problems for small businesses While the law provides some benefits for businesses, those may be outweighed by significant risks, small-business consultant Gene Marks writes.
BusinessThe ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may create big ugly problems for small businesses While the law provides some benefits for businesses, those may be outweighed by significant risks, small-business consultant Gene Marks writes.
Philadelphia PoliticsState Rep. Chris Rabb, an anti-establishment progressive, is running for Dwight Evans’ Congress seatRabb, who represents Mt. Airy, is jumping into the race to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
Philadelphia PoliticsState Rep. Chris Rabb, an anti-establishment progressive, is running for Dwight Evans’ Congress seatRabb, who represents Mt. Airy, is jumping into the race to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
National Politics‘Overly ambitious’: New book about the 2024 election details why Kamala Harris passed over Gov. Josh Shapiro for VPThe new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," details how close Shapiro came to being Harris’ running mate.
National Politics‘Overly ambitious’: New book about the 2024 election details why Kamala Harris passed over Gov. Josh Shapiro for VPThe new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," details how close Shapiro came to being Harris’ running mate.
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 TuesdayCity officials warned against illegal dumping that could slow collection efforts at temporary trash drop-off sites.
Philadelphia NewsTrash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume TuesdayCity officials warned against illegal dumping that could slow collection efforts at temporary trash drop-off sites.
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.Parker is asking AFSCME DC 33 to consider the 5% raises they won last year and her signature housing plan as part of her commitment to city workers.
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.Parker is asking AFSCME DC 33 to consider the 5% raises they won last year and her signature housing plan as part of her commitment to city workers.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding? So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding? So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.A union proposal sparked cautious optimism as negotiations resumed, while another municipal union voted on authorizing a stoppage.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.A union proposal sparked cautious optimism as negotiations resumed, while another municipal union voted on authorizing a stoppage.
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."
