Core services like water treatment are continuing, but response times will decrease for water main breaks and fire hydrant issues.

Trash is piling up across Philadelphia as the city's largest blue-collar union begins a massive strike, bringing essential services like trash pickup to a grinding halt.

On Monday, July 7, 2025, city leaders shared the latest updates on negotiations with District Council 33 as the Philadelphia ...

District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar union, is now on strike. An agreement was not reached before Tuesday’s strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. “We are prepared to stay at the table ...

So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986. For Philadelphians, ...

Philadelphia municipal workers strike reaches day 7 with failed negotiations, creating massive trash piles dubbed ...

As the whiffs of trash grew more powerful, many residents wondered: Is the use of the city's 61 temporary trash sites ...

A marathon negotiation session between the city of Philadelphia and its blue collar workers' union Tuesday has resulted in a ...

The strike shows that the conditions are emerging for a mass movement across the country against austerity, not only from Trump but the Democrats who run most major US cities.

Dozens of services are being impacted after the City of Philadelphia's blue-collar workers' union went on strike early Tuesday.

Residents are being asked to haul their refuse to drop-off sites set up by the city. The work stoppage also impacts public pools, rec centers, health services and 911 responses.

Impact on Philadelphia’s summer season The strike’s timing during early July creates particular challenges for Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality industries.