NBC10 spoke with Giovanetti on Thursday, July 3 which marked the third full day District Council 33 workers were on strike after failed negotiations with the city of Philadelphia, with the major points of contention being pay and health benefits. DC 33 represents about 9,000 members who work in city services such as sanitation and 911 dispatch.

LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan, the headliners for Philadelphia's 4th of July celebration concert, have dropped out amid an ongoing strike with District Council 33.

Mayor Cherelle Parker advised city workers on strike to return to the bargaining table to work out an agreement as the many festivities for July 4th loom large in Philly.

Two sanitation workers who were on the picket line in the ongoing District Council 33 union strike were hit by a vehicle in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.

Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor Rendell won concessions in a 1992 contract. On Tuesday, they got their wish.

Two sanitation workers who were on strike outside a Philadelphia trash site Thursday night were struck by a suspected drunk driver.