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Is SEPTA going on strike in Philadelphia?
SEPTA and its largest union have a contract agreement, averting a public transit strike. The deal avoids a shutdown of Philadelphia’s public transit system as it struggles to recover from a steep drop in ridership driven by the pandemic.
What day is SEPTA going on strike?
And while TWU Local 234 and SEPTA are still in negotiations, more than 5,000 SEPTA workers will walk off the job on November 1 if there’s no agreement. This strike would affect thousands of riders on SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and elevated train service. The Regional Rail would still run.
What happens if SEPTA goes on strike?
SEPTA said that any unused passes, purchased before a strike, will be eligible for full or partial refunds. Customers must contact the Key Call Center at 855-567-3782.
Is SEPTA planning to strike?
“Negotiations are ongoing, and we’re optimistic an agreement can be reached without a strike,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said. “We’re working toward a contract that’s fair to employees and financially responsible for the authority’s bottom line.”Nov 15, 2021.
How likely is a SEPTA strike?
How likely is a strike? A strike is not inevitable. If an agreement is close as the contract expires, union leaders could decide to keep members on the job without a contract or make an agreement with SEPTA on an extension of the current deal. Negotiations would continue.
What was the longest SEPTA strike?
1977 strike (44 days) Two years after that deal, the union went on its longest strike to date. The 1977 walk-off lasted 44 days, more than six weeks.
Why are SEPTA workers going on strike?
Why might SEPTA workers go on strike? They’re seeking higher wages, better parental leave terms, financial assistance for families of workers who died due to COVID-19 and increased safety across the system.
Has SEPTA reached a deal?
SEPTA has reached a new contract agreement with Transport Workers Union Local 234. The deal includes salary increases, paid parental leave and a one-time payment for working through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will Regional Rail be affected by SEPTA strike?
The strike would affect buses, trolleys, the subway and elevated train lines in Philadelphia. It would not impact regional rail.
