A slew of unions representing thousands of municipal workers in Philadelphia have taken legal action against Mayor Cherelle Parker, following her mandate that calls for city employees to resume full-time office work. This litigation, announced yesterday, elevates the dispute between city administration and organized labor to a new level of confrontation. As reported by CBS Philadelphia, the policy, which affects an estimated 4,700 public servants citywide, is rooted in Parker’s belief that an in-person work environment fosters more effective and inclusive interactions among staff.