Potential triple strike involving SEPTA and city workers could 'shut region down,' union boss says
Three large unions in greater Philadelphia are all threatening to strike at the same time in a move that could "shut the region down," according to one union boss.
Negotiations continue as 2 SEPTA unions, Philadelphia city workers threaten to strike
SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said the next session between SEPTA and TWU Local 34 is Wednesday, which means there's no immediate threat of a strike by those workers on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. SEPTA has met with both unions, Busch said, adding that the sessions are separate, "but they're kind of happening in parallel."
Philadelphia strike: Largest city union prepares for strike as labor tensions continue
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are preparing to walk off the job, if a new contract isn't reached. More than 9,000 employees, who work in prisons, sanitation and 911 dispatch, realize a strike would create a major impact.
Philadelphia's largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's largest city workers union has voted to authorize a strike. The results announced Thursday showed 87% of workers voted in favor of the strike authorization. This does not mean workers are hitting the picket line, however.
Philadelphia city workers' union votes to authorize strike
AFSCME District Council 33, which represents blue-collar city workers including many of those in the sanitation and water departments, voted this month to authorize a strike. Eighty-seven percent of those who voted were in favor of the strike, according to a post by the union on Facebook.
Union puts potential Philadelphia mass transit strike on hold as talks continue
The union that represents thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers has agreed to delay a potential strike, saying progress was being made in ongoing contract talks.
SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers
Bus, trolley, and transit operators in the city are currently working without a contract. The last contract expired at midnight on Thursday, but union workers held off on a strike as both sides decided to continue negotiations. Meanwhile, on Friday, the union representing suburban transit workers formally voted to authorize a work stoppage.
SEPTA workers still on job while negotiations with city, suburban unions continue
While both unions have authorized strikes, there is no sign either union is ready to hit the picket line just yet. Neither union has declared a strike deadline.
Strike watch in Philadelphia: SEPTA workers, city employees threaten strike
Three unions representing SEPTA employees and city workers could go all on strike at the same time. Here's an update on the negotiations.
SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday
The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.
Suburban SEPTA strike looms: Unions still negotiating to keep Philadelphia public transit running
SEPTA riders should have a plan just in case the workers in the suburbs decide to strike Monday night. Services could be impacted as early as Tuesday.
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SEPTA, which is facing a potential strike by thousands of its workers, has repeatedly said its financial health is uncertain.