DC33 CONTRACT EXPIRES JULY 1 2025
Boulware displeased with city offer
President Dinkins invited DC33 President Boulware to the Local 696 meeting last week and announced that he was unhappy with the 2025 contract negotiation process thus far. He explained to Local 696, and to City Council, that the 2% raise proposed by the City was unacceptable.
The Rabble Rousers agree with Presidents Boulware and Dinkins: If not for us, there is no City of Philadelphia. Anything less than a livable wage is less than we deserve. We are ready to fight for a fair contract.
CORRECTION
At the Local 696 meeting, President Dinkins corrected a statement he made which we printed in the previous issue of The Rabble. If the City does not offer us a fair deal soon, we will need to hold a new strike vote.
Strike Vote
President Boulware anticipates that if a strike vote should happen, it will take place in the middle of June.
Strike captains
If you are interested in volunteering as a strike captain, please reach out to Local 696 secretary Tori Rodgers at TRSecretary696@gmail.com.
New Hires
New hires to the City of Philadelphia who are still on probation are fully protected in the event of a strike.
If the City retaliates against any new hires during or after a strike, contact the Union at 215-895-3330 to file a grievance.
District Council 33 Educational Survey
District Council 33 has issued a survey regarding training available at the union hall. Fill out the survey here!
Local 696 May General Membership Meeting
Unofficial notes from the May 2025 General Membership meeting are available here.
DORNEY PARK TRIP
District Council 33’s annual Family Day at Dorney Park is Saturday July 12th, 2025. Tickets will be available starting May 19th, 2025.
National Public Works Week
District Council 33 is offering refreshments at the Union Hall the week of Monday May 18th from 11am while supplies last.
AFSCME Family Reunion & Voter Registration Event
AFSCME District Councils 33, 47, and 1199C are hosting a family reunion and voter registration event at 1800 Belmont Mansion Dr. on Saturday June 21st.
Organizers ask that if you’re able to bring chairs.
Revenue Air Quality
The concourse at Municipal Services building is undergoing renovation, and Revenue employees have been exposed to potentially hazardous airborne particles. The Local is currently fighting for members’ safety.
Licenses & Inspections Job Classifications
Several job classes under Licenses and Inspections were selected for review. These job classes and their compensation have been updated to reflect current job responsibilities.
Free Library Overtime Complaint
Free Library employees have lodged complaints about the way Administration is handling the overtime list. If you have been treated unfairly with regard to overtime, email Mary Kachline kachlineunion696@yahoo.com and include your payroll number in your complaint.
DC33 Information Portal
DC33 is working on an official information portal. It is not yet complete. We will publish a new issue of The Rabble directing members there once it is available.