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Action News on 6abc reports AFSCME DC 33 members have ratified their new contract, but turnout was low. Francis Ryan provides analysis. (4pm Newscast | 6pm Newscast)

CBS Philadelphia interviews Francis Ryan about the DC 33 ratification vote. He says many members aren’t happy, but they didn’t have the momentum for another strike.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports DC 33 members have ratified a new contract with the city, ending the possibility of another sanitation strike. Francis Ryan is quoted.

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The Philadelphia Citizen publishes an in-depth interview with Francis Ryan about the AFSCME DC 33 strike and the future of unions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer previews the AFSCME DC 33 ratification vote, noting that members have until July 20 to cast their ballots. Francis Ryan is quoted.

CBS Philadelphia reports DC 33 members are back at work and preparing to vote on their new contract next week, quoting Francis Ryan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports DC 33’s ratification vote will begin on Monday. Francis Ryan says, “I’m not so sure that the members are going to accept this deal as it is.”

PhillyVoice reports on the tentative contract agreement and the upcoming ratification vote, quoting Francis Ryan on the historical context.

Action News on 6abc interviews Francis Ryan about the tentative deal. He says it’s "probably the best" the union can get right now. (4pm Newscast | 6pm Newscast)