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News in English (USA) / 11.07.2025 / 07:00

Philadelphia Union Strike Ends After Week-Long Disruption

The sanitation crisis in Philadelphia has come to a close as workers from the AFSCME District Council 33 returned to their jobs following a week-long strike that disrupted trash pickup across the city. A tentative agreement between the union and Mayor Cherelle Parker was reached, but dissatisfaction remains among some union members regarding potential healthcare cuts. Trash collection is expected to resume promptly, alleviating the overflow that had plagued the city during the strike. Although the strike has ended, concerns linger about the implications of the agreement, and union leaders have cautioned that a return to striking may occur if the deal is not ratified.
Inquirer.com, NBC10 Philadelphia, 6abc Philadelphia, WHYY, CBS News, FOX 29 Philadelphia, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Billy Penn at WHYY, Hyperallergic