PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — SEPTA Transit Police could strike Monday afternoon. SEPTA and union representatives returned to the bargaining table Sunday night, and the union says one of the biggest issues is pay.
SEPTA claims negotiators offered union members wage increases that are consistent with contract agreements and unions representing other SEPTA workers. It includes wage increases of 13% over three years.
Union leaders told CBS News Philadelphia that there appears to be a disconnect in terms of what SEPTA says is being offered and what is actually being offered. They’re requesting to meet with SETPA’s general manager on Monday morning, saying the GM’s involvement will be crucial in helping to reach a deal.
The union’s executive board will meet Monday to review SEPTA’s latest offer and will then decide whether to strike.
SEPTA says service will not be disrupted should officers strike.
Local police officers and state troopers will help out with patrols.
In a statement to CBS News Philadelphia, SEPTA said it is committed to reaching a contract that is fair to its officers and added that it is optimistic an agreement can be reached without a strike.
LINK: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-transit-police-possible-strike/
