DC-33 members still have to vote on tentative agreement
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Philly’s AFSCME DC 33 union reached a tentative deal, but members have through July 20 to vote on whether to ratify it. Trash pickup and other city services resume July 14.
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After more than eight days spent striking for higher wages and better benefits as trash collection and other Philadelphia city services ground to a halt, members of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 33 will vote next week to finalize the union’s tentative contract agreement with Mayor Cherelle L.
A labor professor says it's probably the best the union could do at this time, but he's not sure the members will vote to ratify it.
Trash collection will restart Monday, city officials said Wednesday morning after announcing the new contract for AFSCME District Council 33 members.
The strike lasted eight days and four hours before a deal was reached for a new contract. There are still some lingering questions about what's next.
Negotiations are set to continue Tuesday between AFSCME District Council 33 and Philadelphia city leaders, union president Greg Boulware said. It’s<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More