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Monday, March 16th, 2009

SEPTA Continues Service Despite Expired Contract

Pennsylvania

SEPTA‘s buses, subways, trolleys and trains are still operating despite  the expiration of the union contract for 4,700 city operators and mechanics. Both sides remain far apart on wages, benefits and subcontracting.

The  Transport Workers Union Local 234 expressed that it doesn’t want to make it any rougher for the riding public – especially for students, businesses and those looking for work.

Both sides last negotiated for a contract in the City Transit Division on Saturday. The contract expired at 12:01 a.m. yesterday. The next round of talks is scheduled for tomorrow at the Sheraton Philadelphia Center City Hotel, 17th and Race streets.

Source: Daily News