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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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City Council votes to rename controversial Taney Street after Philadelphia educator and civil rights advocate Caroline LeCount
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Sports complex concession workers could get assistance from City Council in contract dispute against Aramark
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Philly City Council will consider eliminating the resign-to-run rule once again
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Could SEPTA be saved from fiscal cliff by federal infrastructure funds? Some City Council members think so.
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A Philadelphia street is officially getting a new name, making history
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Philadelphia City Council to vote on renaming Taney Street in city's Grays Ferry neighborhood
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Philly Council grills 76ers execs over taxpayer support and community benefits for Center City arena
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