East Oak Lane and the City Workers’ Strike

What You Need to Know and How We Can Support Our Community

Philadelphia city workers officially decided to strike June 30th at midnight. This movement has important implications for all of us here in East Oak Lane. As our neighbors who work for the city stand together to advocate for fair treatment, we as residents have an opportunity to show respect, patience, and community mindedness during this time.

Why Are City Workers on Strike?

Our city workers are the backbone of Philadelphia’s daily life, from sanitation and street maintenance to public services that keep things running smoothly. They are striking to demand:

• Fair wages that keep up with the cost of living

• Safer working conditions

• Improved benefits, including health care and retirement protections

• Greater job security and respect on the job

Their action is about more than paychecks, it’s about ensuring dignity and fairness for the people who serve our city every day.

Trash Collection During the Strike

One of the most immediate impacts we’re seeing is the suspension of trash collection. We know this is frustrating, but we ask everyone in East Oak Lane to stay patient and to handle waste responsibly.

• Please do not leave trash on sidewalks, empty lots, or near private or public properties (including the homes of city workers or public officials).

• If you’re able, consider securely storing bagged trash on your own property until collection resumes.

• Take trash to appropriate temporary drop off sites. Try car pooling!

About Temporary Drop Off Sites

The City of Philadelphia has opened designated Sanitation Convenience Centers where residents can drop off household waste at no cost.

You can bring up to 12 bags of household waste, recycling, and yard debris. Please be prepared for possible lines and bring ID showing your Philadelphia address.

Let’s Lead With Respect

The strike is an opportunity for us to show what kind of community East Oak Lane is. We can choose to respond with anger and frustration, or we can choose solidarity, understanding, and creative problem solving.

Remember, no one wins when we create more mess or tension in our own neighborhoods. Let’s work together to keep East Oak Lane clean, safe, and supportive while we wait for a fair resolution.

👉 Stay Updated: Follow the City of Philadelphia’s "What you need to know about the city work stoppage" page for continued updates on the strike.

👉 Have ideas or want to help organize neighborhood clean-up efforts? Reach out to Community Made at communitymadephilly@gmail.com.