On Monday, July 7, 2025, city leaders shared the latest updates on negotiations with District Council 33 as the Philadelphia workers union strike continues. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk also interviewed DC 33 President Greg Boulware who said the union sent another proposal to the city and plans to meet with them on Tuesday for more negotiations.
What to Know
- AFSCME District Council 33 is on strike, impacting many of the city's services, including 911 dispatch, trash removal, water and more.
- The strike went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after the union and the city failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker explained that trash pickup at the curb will not happen in the city during the strike. City officials shared a map and locations for collection centers where residents can bring their trash during the strike. Trash has piled up throughout the city since the strike began.
- AFSCME District Council 33 represents around 9,000 workers employed in city functions such as sanitation, the water department, police dispatch, street maintenance and at the airport.
- Union and city leaders last met on Saturday, July 5, ending talks with no agreement reached. DC 33 President Greg Boulware told NBC10 on Monday that they planned to submit a new proposal to the city and meet with them on Tuesday, July 8, for further negotiations.
The AFSCME District Council 33 strike entered its seventh day on Monday, with union leaders not having met with Philadelphia city officials for contract negotiations since Saturday.
Source: nbcphiladelphia.com
