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The first major strike by the union in nearly 40 years has created something of a trash crisis ahead of the July 4th holiday.
Philadelphia went ahead with Independence Day celebrations on Friday as the strike with AFSCME District Council 33 continued.
Rapper and actor LL Cool J has stepped back from his July 4, 2025, concert on the Parkway at the Art Museum. This was part of ...
Trash has continued to pile up around Philadelphia ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the strike by AFSCME District Council ...
July 4th marks the fourth day that Philadelphia's largest blue collar workers union is on strike. Tap for latest updates.
LL Cool J says he won't be performing at Philadelphia's 4th of July celebration as long as the strike is ongoing with ...
Almost all Free Library branches shut down Tuesday, as librarians resisted crossing picket lines. Most other library workers ...
People living with disabilities in Philadelphia say the AFSCME District Council 33 strike is causing added complexities to life, especially when it comes to trash removal. One man shared his story ...
Negotiations with AFSCME District Council 33 and the city stalled on Tuesday, which prompted workers to walk off the job at ...