What to Know
- AFSCME District Council 33 was 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.
- As of the morning of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the union and city leaders reached a deal. However, union leader Greg Boulware says he is not happy about the agreement. While Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling it a win.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker had explained that trash pickup at the curb was not happening in the city during the strike. City officials had shared a map and locations for collection centers where residents could bring their trash during the strike. Trash has piled up throughout the city since the strike began.
- While the strike is over, the city revealed normal trash pickup will resume on Monday, July 14. Residents can leave their trash at one of the six sanitation convenience centers in Philadelphia.
- 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.
It's the end of the Philly workers union strike.
AFSCME District Council 33 and city leaders reached a deal as of the morning of Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
The strike lasted over a week, however, union leader Greg Boulware says he is not happy about the agreement. While Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling it a win.
Source: nbcphiladelphia.com
