Both sides set to vote on Philly transit contract
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Members of Philadelphia's largest transit
union and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
are set to vote on a contract to end the strike that has idled
buses, subways and trolleys for five days.
Negotiators for Transport Workers Union Local 234 and SEPTA
tentatively agreed on a proposed contract late Friday night. Both
sides will vote on the proposal at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday night that he is optimistic that the
trains and buses will be running by Saturday evening.
The union walked out early Tuesday in a dispute largely centered
on pension benefits. SEPTA's regional railroad has been running
during the strike because those workers are represented by a
different union.
11/07/09 06:19
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