 For being a pro-worker mayor. The reason why I'm a pro-worker mayor is because I started in this building and worked here for 15 years. I am the help. I was the worker. The union that represents the city's municipal employees has filed a lawsuit claiming that the mandate violates its contract. If the order takes effect, it will make Philadelphia the only major city in the Northeast to require employees to work from the office five days a week. Windsor Johnston, NPR News.