Philadelphia trash workers reach union deal after days without pickup

Published July 9, 2025 11:11am ET



The union representing Philadelphia trash workers reached a deal to halt a strike that caused trash to pile up across the city.

Workers from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council 33 in Philadelphia, about 9,000 strong, began their strike on July 1 after failing to reach an agreement with the city. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an end to the strike on Wednesday, saying the city reached a tentative agreement with the union.

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