Attention Assignment Editors

Dateline: Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, January 31, 2013, 8:30 am
Contact: Kevin Hanes, 412-330-9930
Bob Wolper, 215-896-2970
Sources: AFSCME District Councils 33and 47

They’re Back!
AFSCME District Councils 33 and 47 to hold Candlelight Vigil for a Fair Contract at Home of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

Mayor 1% Nutter continues to refuse to settle fair contracts for the members of AFSCME District Council’s 33 and 47.

In response AFSCME District Councils 33 and 47, representing thousands of City workers, will once again be holding a

Rally for a Fair Contract at 6:30 pm
today, Thursday, January 31, 2013
at the home of
Philadelphia’s own 1% Mayor Michael Nutter,
50th Street and Woodbine Avenue
in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Members of District Councils 33 and 47, joined by members of other City unions, religious, social justice and community groups, will be calling on Mayor 1% Nutter to settle Fair Contracts with all City worker unions.

The rally will also feature a giant Rat.

All media are invited to attend.

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