TWU Local 234 Threatening Strike Raises Safety Concerns After SEPTA Bus Driver Fatally Shot

By Jasmine Payoute and Scott Hezlep, CBS Philadelphia

October 27, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The clock is running out for SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 to reach an agreement on a new contract before the midnight deadline on Halloween. Local 234 has authorized a strike, set for Nov. 1, which would leave tens of thousands of people without a ride in the city.

Members of TWU Local 234 said the shooting death of an on-duty bus driver Thursday is proof their safety concerns are not being addressed.

Both sides are negotiating at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. There are no updates to report as of Friday morning. TWU Local 234 will strike on Nov. 1 if no agreement is reached by the time their contract with SEPTA expires at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31.

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