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Posted 10/1/2023, 10:08:53 PM

SEPTA Workers Union Authorizes Strike as Contract Expires, Citing Safety and Staffing Concerns

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA as contract negotiations continue. The current contract expires October 31.
The union is prioritizing public and worker safety, demanding SEPTA do more to address crime/disorder and operator assaults.
The union wants changes like increased pay and reduced unpredictable schedules to address staffing shortages.
This is a crucial time as SEPTA projects a $240 million deficit without more government funding starting July 2023.
SEPTA is also in contract negotiations with three other unions as ridership remains depressed post-pandemic.

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Posted 10/1/2023, 10:08:53 PM

SEPTA Workers Union Authorizes Strike as Contract Expires, Citing Safety and Staffing Concerns

Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA as contract negotiations continue. The current contract expires October 31.
The union is prioritizing public and worker safety, demanding SEPTA do more to address crime/disorder and operator assaults.
The union wants changes like increased pay and reduced unpredictable schedules to address staffing shortages.
This is a crucial time as SEPTA projects a $240 million deficit without more government funding starting July 2023.
SEPTA is also in contract negotiations with three other unions as ridership remains depressed post-pandemic.

inquirer.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

UAW votes overwhelmingly to authorize strike at Detroit Three automakers

8/25/2023

UAW Local 2209 approves strike authorization

9/1/2023

LAX food workers vote to authorize strike ahead of Labor Day weekend, pressuring tourism industry

9/15/2023

UAW Workers Strike at 3 Auto Plants Seeking Higher Wages

9/27/2023

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SEPTA Driver Killed in Philadelphia, Suspect Charged as Union Calls for Increased Safety Measures

Negotiations to end the potential SEPTA strike are ongoing following the shooting death of a bus driver, raising concerns about safety and security for transit workers.

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SEPTA, Union Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike

SEPTA and its largest workers union have reached a tentative one-year deal, avoiding a potential strike that would have affected over half a million people in Philadelphia.

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SEPTA, Union Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike