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What to know about District Council 33, the Philly city union that may strike this week
Philadelphia’s largest union for city workers, AFSCME District Council 33, voted Thursday to authorize a strike, and public services could be affected if leadership directs employees to walk off their jobs.
Philly's largest city workers union District Council 33 authorizes strike
Philadelphia’s largest union representing city workers officially authorized its members to go on strike if their demands for better wages are not met.
Philadelphia city workers' union votes to authorize strike
AFSCME District Council 33, which represents blue-collar city workers including many of those in the sanitation and water departments, voted this month to authorize a strike. Eighty-seven percent of those who voted were in favor of the strike, according to a post by the union on Facebook.
Philly's largest city workers union votes to authorize strike during rush-hour rally
Members of District Council 33 gathered outside at City Hall Wednesday afternoon to demand a contract with increased wages and better benefits.
Philadelphia’s largest city worker union vote to authorize strike
Philadelphia's largest municipal employee union, District Council 33, has voted to authorize a strike against the city.
DC33 city workers agree to strike if they don’t get a contract
Philadelphia’s largest union for city workers has voted in favor of going on strike if they don’t get a new multiyear employment contract with the Mayor. Thousands of workers, members of AFSCME District Council 33,
Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time
The results announced Thursday showed 87% of workers voted in favor of the strike authorization. This does not mean workers are hitting the picket line, however. DC 33 says the vote simply gives union leaders the authority to call a strike at any time.
Union representing city workers in Philadelphia voted to authorize a strike
A union representing thousands of city employees, including sanitation workers, has voted to authorize a strike. This doesn't mean they're on strike yet but it allows union leadership to call one if necessary at any time.
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