In an averted crisis, SEPTA transit workers have ratified a one-year agreement, skillfully dodging a potential strike.
The Transit Workers Union Local 234 president, Brian Pollitt, highlights the tentative deal’s 7% wage increase and emphasizes its evolving nature, focusing on ongoing negotiations related to compensation, safety, and security.
Each union-represented worker is set to receive a $3,000 bonus, coupled with additional benefits aimed at retaining and attracting skilled personnel. The contract, effective for one year, awaits final approval from the SEPTA board, scheduled for Thursday.
This agreement showcases collaborative efforts to address workforce concerns and sustain effective public transit services.