Negotiations between Philadelphia officials and the AFSCME District Council 33 have resulted in a tentative contract agreement, bringing an end to the strike that significantly impacted city services, including residential trash pickup. The strike, which lasted for over a week, saw thousands of city workers demanding dignified wages, which led to overflowing trash in the streets. Mayor Cherelle Parker played a key role in reaching the agreement, allowing city workers to return to their jobs and resolve the sanitation crisis that had developed during the protest.