PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — SEPTA Transit Police voted to go on strike Wednesday night, rejecting the latest contract offer from SEPTA.
The Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109, the union representing SEPTA’s officers, voted overwhelmingly against SEPTA’s latest offer on Wednesday night after contract talks ended Tuesday without an agreement.
Two-thirds of transit police officers voted to reject the contract, and the strike became effective immediately.
Here’s what you need to know about how your commute will be affected and why officers walked off the job.
How does this affect my commute?
With SEPTA police officers walking off the job, a contingency plan is in place to fill the void.
LINK: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-police-strike-philadelphia-union/
