Might help w Philly Transit Strike: free & discounted Uber & Lyft rides to polls in PA Tuesday

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https://myridetovote.org/

[MichMan]

1. A true progressive would support unions

Anyone who calls themselves a progressive would support the SEPTA union by NOT ever accepting a ride with Uber. Uber classifies their drivers as contractors without union protections with substandard pay & benefits

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2. A union caring about its own self-interest would SUSPEND its strike on election day

so no one would be forced to use Uber or stay home as a result of the strike.

The strike is still ongoing, and could deeply impact voter turnout in heavily Democratic Philadelphia - and the outcome of the state election.

If Pennsylvania loses this could be instrumental in a Trump victory -- which will have negative effects on union workers across the country, and particularly those employed by the government.

For the good of the country and for its own self-interest, I have urged the union to suspend its strike tomorrow so voters in Philadelphia can vote for Democratic candidates with Democratic principles -- including the right to unionize.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/latest-striking-transit-union-fights-injunction-request-43314639

On Thursday, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority asked for assurances from the city's striking transit union that it will suspend its walkout on Election Day if no contract agreement is reached by then.

The agency says it will go to court to try to force transit employees to work on Nov. 8.

The head of the Transport Workers Union local says SEPTA should focus instead on reaching a settlement.

The union's 4,700 workers walked off the job after midnight Monday, shutting down transit service that provides about 900,000 rides a day.

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3. I am so very proud of you and your purity, "true progressive".

I hope it works well for you.