Philadelphia union workers end strike after reaching deal with city
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the end of the work stoppage involving District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia. A tentative contract agreement was reached after a marathon negotiation session. The deal includes a 3% raise each year for three years, deemed 'historic' by the city.
The work stoppage involving District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia has ended, announced Mayor Cherelle Parker. A marathon negotiation session resulted in a tentative contract agreement between the city and the blue-collar workers' union responsible for trash pick-up and other duties. DC33 President Greg Boulware expressed exhaustion after the 12-hour negotiation, stating they did what they believed was best for their membership. The city secured a deal with a 3% raise in each of the three years, termed as 'historic' by the Parker administration. The union will see a total increase of 14% over four years, below the 32% they sought. Workers are expected to return pending a ratification vote after the strike that began on July 1, causing trash accumulation and impacting city events.
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