9,000 members of AFSCME District Council 33 ended their strike after eight days in Philadelphia. The sanitation workers walked off the job to protest their average salary of $46,000, deemed insufficient for living in the city. Labor historian Francis Ryan noted a social media campaign that helped garner public support. Union President Greg Boulware emphasized that the strike aimed to secure fair wages for essential workers serving the city, as many members struggled to maintain a decent quality of life in Philadelphia.
Labor historian Francis Ryan observes that the sanitation workers' strike resonates with many Philadelphians and reflects a growing movement of social justice unionism.
DC 33 President Greg Boulware states that the focus of the strike is on providing adequate pay for the members who serve the city and highlighting their citizenship and contributions.
The average sanitation worker in Philadelphia earns $46,000 annually, a salary deemed insufficient for living within the city, prompting union demands for a raise.
The strike, lasting eight days, drew significant attention from residents and showcased the visible issue of garbage piling up on city streets.
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