Philadelphia City Workers Strike: Contract Talks Collapse | JQJO

Philadelphia faces its first city worker strike in 39 years as negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker and union president Greg Boulware reach an impasse. Boulware rejected Parker's offer of a three-year contract with incremental raises, totaling 8.75%, plus referencing a housing initiative as part of the deal. He insists that the housing program is separate from contract negotiations and the previous 5% raise was earned, not given. The strike, involving over 9,000 city employees, continues with no formal negotiating session scheduled, and the union is preparing for a prolonged work stoppage.