Philadelphia's Looming Transit Strike

A major transit strike in Philadelphia is averted -- for now.

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March 15, 2001, 11:00 AM PST

"A strike deadline in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's negotiations with its drivers and operators union came and went Wednesday night, leaving the system's 400,000 city riders with uncertainty: The buses and trolleys were to run this morning--but they may not this afternoon. Transit Workers Union Local 234 trustee Harry Lombardo said no new talks had been set, and that he would appeal to Mayor John Street and SEPTA's board to intercede. Increases in health-care costs to union members have dominated the talks. "

Thanks to Governing.com

FULL STORY: SEPTA strike averted for now

Thursday, March 15, 2001 in The Philadelphia Inquirer

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