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

Thursday, July 10, 2025
PhillyVoice

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

Thursday, July 10, 2025
CBS Philadelphia

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.”

Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Action News on 6abc interviews Francis Ryan about the tentative contract agreement to end the strike. He says it’s “probably the best deal” the union can get right now.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Action News on 6abc

Billy Penn at WHYY reports the tentative contract agreement between Philadelphia and DC 33 is a victory for Mayor Cherelle Parker. Francis Ryan is quoted.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Billy Penn at WHYY

CBS Philadelphia asks Francis Ryan why he believes the tentative contract agreement is a “good deal” for the city and the union. (Full Interview | TV Segment)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
CBS Philadelphia

Democracy Now! interviews Francis Ryan about the historical context of the DC 33 strike and the “spark of social justice unionism” he saw on the picket lines this week.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Democracy Now!

NBC10 Philadelphia interviews Francis Ryan, who says city residents supported the strike because "they understand that there is so much wealth inequality in this country."

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
NBC10

The Philadelphia Tribune reports trash collection will resume on Monday after the city and union leaders reached a tentative deal to end the strike. Francis Ryan is quoted.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Philadelphia Tribune

Telemundo 62 interviews Francis Ryan about the tentative contract agreement to end the AFSCME District Council 33 strike.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Telemundo 62

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