SEPTA Workers Vote To Authorize Strike If No Deal Reached By Nov. 7

CBS Philadelphia

October 28, 2024

The union representing transit workers announced Sunday that its members have voted to authorize a strike at SEPTA.

Transport Workers Union Local 234 said in a statement that 100% of its members in attendance during the vote said they support a strike if the union and SEPTA can't reach a deal on their contract by midnight on Nov. 7, 2024.

According to the union, negotiators have proposed "basic, common-sense proposals" for higher pay and safety and security improvements. "We're not asking for the moon." TWU President Brian Pollitt said. "Just what every person deserves – safety and security and economic justice."

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