PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The union representing SEPTA Transit Police officers did not come to a deal in contract negotiations on Tuesday, a SEPTA spokesperson said. On Wednesday, officers will decide whether to approve a new contract or go on strike.
The spokesperson said Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109 will poll its members Wednesday on the latest proposal, and SEPTA expects that to take until Wednesday night. SEPTA police won’t go on strike Tuesday or early Wednesday, according to the spokesperson.
Earlier Tuesday, union vice president Troy Parham said any contract negotiation centers around three things: wages, benefits and the term of the contract. Parham said both sides have agreed on wages and benefits, but they’re stuck on the term of the contract.
Parham said SEPTA wants a 44-month contract, but the union is demanding a 36-month contract.
The union rejects the longer contract because that would delay the timing of salary increases.
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