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Philadelphia teachers prepare for possible strike if a deal is not reached by Aug. 31
Members have already authorized a strike in case the union doesn't reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31, when the one-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement ends. The first day of school for students in the district is Aug. 25.
Philly teachers say they’re ‘not close’ to a contract deal, and they’re preparing for a potential strike
The Philadelphia School District teachers' contract expires Aug. 31, and teachers say they're willing to strike if they don't reach a deal. The new school year is set to begin Aug. 25.
Philadelphia teachers prepare for possible strike if no deal is reached by end of August
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
Philadelphia Eagles Strike Surprise Deal With AFC Team
An unexpected trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Las Vegas Raiders went down on Monday night. In a move to add depth to the secondary, the Eagles have reportedly acquired the veteran cornerback, Jakorian Bennett. In exchange, the Eagles will part ways with the defensive tackle, Thomas Booker IV.
Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
Mayor Cherelle Parker announces end to Philadelphia's city worker strike after reaching a deal with District Council 33, restoring trash pickup and reopening libraries
Philly teachers union prepares picket signs for possible strike
With their contract expiring at the end of the month, members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers made picket signs on Wednesday for a possible strike.
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As Philly school officials and teachers union move closer to a deal, unresolved Pennsylvania budget remains an issue

With the first day of school less than three weeks away, the city’s teachers union says it is prepared to strike while ...
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Philadelphia teachers could strike as school year approaches if contract talks stall

Union president says negotiations are moving slowly on key issues including salary increases and paid parental leave. Aug. 25 ...

Philadelphia honors veterans at Vet Fest after workers strike, extreme heat force delays

Hundreds of veterans were outside City Hall at the city's 13th annual Vet Fest to support Philadelphia-area veterans in their ...
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St. Christopher's Hospital hosts back-to-school carnival amidst teacher's union negotiations

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children hosts its 15th Annual Back-to-School Carnival as negotiations with the teachers' ...

Philly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding?

So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986. For Philadelphians, the ongoing city worker strike has become an attack on all five senses, ...
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Philly Future Track trainees say they haven't been paid for DC33 strike cleanup work

While District Council 33 was on strike over the July 4 holiday, trainees with the Philly Future Track program stepped in, ...
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Philadelphia residents "relieved" as trash collection resumes following ...

Trash collection in the city of Philadelphia returned Monday for the first time in nearly two weeks after the end of District Council 33's strike. In the city's Spring Garden section, neighbors ...

Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons go on strike

The union representing Boeing employees have begun a strike after about 3,200 workers at facilities in St. Louis and other ...