Philadelphia faces garbage crisis as 9,000 striking workers demand better pay, healthcare.

In Philadelphia, nearly 9,000 municipal workers, represented by AFSCME District Council 33, are on strike for better pay and benefits, entering its second week. The strike has led to trash piling up across the city, with negotiations set to resume. The city has offered a 13% pay raise over four years, but the union demands a 5% annual raise over three years. This crisis has caused frustration among residents and raised concerns about public health issues.