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SEPTA workers authorize possible strike in November
PHILADELPHIA -- The union representing almost 5,000 SEPTA workers, including bus, subway and trolley operators, voted Sunday to authorize a strike if negotiations for a new contract fail.
The Transportation Workers Union Local 234 and SEPTA have until October 31 to reach agreement before the current contract expires.
The vote in favor of a strike was unanimous, said TWU union spokesman Jamie Horwitz.
A second vote was taken to decide whether the union would allow the current contract to be extended to forestall a strike, he said.
Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/in-transit/SEPTA-workers-authorize-possible-strike-in-November.html