Philadelphia, End Strike and Trash Pileup
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, reached an agreement early Wednesday, ending an eight-day strike. Here's what it looked like.
SAG-AFTRA members have voted to ratify the new interactive media agreement negotiated after an 11-month strike against video game developers and recording companies that were signatory to the contract. The union announced on Wednesday that 95.04% of members voted in favor of ratification.
More than 95 percent of voting performers supported the deal, which provides wage rate increases and A.I. protections.
Most commercial buildings, restaurants, and big apartment complexes use private haulers to collect their trash. That made a difference during the DC 33 strike.