Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
Philadelphia municipal workers, AFSCME District Council 33, strike outside police headquarters on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pa. (Alejandro A Alvarez /The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) Nearly 10,000 Philadelphia municipal workers strike for higher wages and better benefits, forcing city service disruptions as leaders call for continued negotiations. Striking city workers waved signs at…
