PHILADELPHIA — The union that represents thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers has agreed to delay a strike that could have started Friday, saying progress was being made in ...

How Philadelphia is addressing delays during DC 33 strike The Water Department says it has cross-trained staff in advance of the strike to help maintain operations.

Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia who collect trash, answer 911 calls, maintain city pools and perform other jobs went on strike Tuesday after contract negotiations broke down.

The strike represents the first major labor action by city workers in Philadelphia since 1986, when a similar walkout left mountains of garbage piling up on streets for an entire week.

How Philadelphia is addressing delays during DC 33 strike The Water Department says it has cross-trained staff in advance of the strike to help maintain operations.