PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A looming SEPTA Transit Police strike is in limbo amid hope that continued talks could produce a deal to prevent officers from walking off the job.
On Monday night, union officials agreed to hold off the strike until midday Tuesday.
SEPTA officials said negotiations will continue Tuesday morning.
Read the full statement released by SEPTA below:
SEPTA and the FOTP will resume negotiations on a new contract for Transit Police officers on Tuesday morning. SEPTA and FOTP leadership had a productive dialogue during meetings today. We are happy that union leadership will allow our officers to remain on the job, ensuring the safety and security of our customers and employees, while we work to make further progress at the bargaining table tomorrow.
Our goal is to reach a fair contract without a strike, and we look forward to tomorrow’s negotiating session.
LINK: https://6abc.com/philadelphia-septa-transit-police-strike-2023-update/14083066/
