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Image for article: TWU International, Local 234, Team Up for Victory in Philadelphia – Transport Workers UnionSettled

TWU International, Local 234, Team Up for Victory in Philadelphia – Transport Workers Union

47 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 18, 2025, 11:28 AM ET
twu.org(opens in a new tab)

After a one-year contract expired in November, Local 234 members authorized a potential strike. ... Workers Union's Transportation Technology Newsletter ...

UNITED_STATES
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Transit <b>Workers</b> Union-Represented Transit <b>Employees</b> At The Southeastern Pennsylvania ...Settled

Transit Workers Union-Represented Transit Employees At The Southeastern Pennsylvania ...

50 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 15, 2025, 4:36 PM ET
wnylabortoday.com(opens in a new tab)

The agreement avoids a planned Strike. Local 234, which represents about 5,000 SEPTA Employees, had been working without a contract since November 7th ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Other Transport
Image for article: SEPTA reaches deal with SMART Local 1594 to avert strikeSettled

SEPTA reaches deal with SMART Local 1594 to avert strike

53 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 12, 2025, 12:06 AM ET
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The union says the two-year deal provides upgrades to safety, pay, health benefits, and work rules. Earlier this week, SEPTA also reached a tentative ...

300 workers
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Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport
Image for article: SEPTA reaches deal with another workers' union to avert strike for the second time this weekSettled

SEPTA reaches deal with another workers' union to avert strike for the second time this week

54 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 11, 2025, 6:07 PM ET
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SEPTA has reached a deal with another one of its workers' unions to avert a strike. The Philadelphia-based transit agency and SMART Local 1594, ...

300 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: SEPTA Strike Avoided: Strong Agreement SecuredSettled

SEPTA Strike Avoided: Strong Agreement Secured

54 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 11, 2025, 4:32 PM ET
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Your unmatched work ethic reminded SEPTA that our members are the most valuable resource in Philadelphia's transit network. The new agreement brings ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

SEPTA, SMART 1594 resume negotiations on new contract after strike authorized

55 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 10, 2025, 10:58 AM ET
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... strike on Nov. 21. Workers are continuing to work without a contract in the meantime. For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com.

Ongoing
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Rail & Metro
Image for article: SEPTA strike averted; A ‘nice’ holiday play; Pa. legislators get raise | Morning RoundupSettled

SEPTA strike averted; A ‘nice’ holiday play; Pa. legislators get raise | Morning Roundup

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 7:55 PM ET
billypenn.com(opens in a new tab)

SEPTA has reached a tentative two-year contract agreement with Transportation Workers Union Local 234 following a weekend intervention by Gov.

UNITED_STATES
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Philadelphia transit and trade union officials announce tentative agreement to keep workers on the job days before ChristmasSettled

Philadelphia transit and trade union officials announce tentative agreement to keep workers on the job days before Christmas

56 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 09, 2025, 12:26 PM ET
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After holding a strike authorization vote on November 16 under conditions of mounting rank-and-file anger, TWU officials deliberately kept workers on ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: SEPTA, TWU Local 234 reach tentative contract deal; no strike this holiday seasonOngoing

SEPTA, TWU Local 234 reach tentative contract deal; no strike this holiday season

57 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 08, 2025, 8:01 PM ET
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A tentative deal has been reached with SEPTA and its worker's union to avoid a strike with thousands of workers that would have also impacted Philly ...

Start: Dec 8
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Strike Averted! SEPTA & Union Reach Shocking DealSettled

Strike Averted! SEPTA & Union Reach Shocking Deal

57 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 08, 2025, 5:48 PM ET
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Philly's transit workers reached a deal with SEPTA, ensuring no strike as they negotiate pension and healthcare benefits. Governor Josh Shapiro is ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strikeSettled

SEPTA, transport workers union reach new contract to avoid strike

57 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 08, 2025, 4:11 PM ET
phillyvoice.com(opens in a new tab)

SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 reached a tentative two-year contract agreement Monday that will avoid a major strike impacting bus, ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)

SEPTA, union workers resume negotiations on new contract Friday | Digital Brief - YouTube

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 8:47 PM ET
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The union workers have been working without a contract since Nov. 7 and have authorized a strike in the event negotiations break down. Jim Donovan ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: SEPTA <b>workers</b>&#39; union says <b>strike</b> is &#39;imminent&#39; | FOX 29 PhiladelphiaPlanned

SEPTA workers' union says strike is 'imminent' | FOX 29 Philadelphia

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 5:13 PM ET
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SEPTA workers' union says strike is 'imminent'. The union that represents more than 5,000 SEPTA workers in the Philadelphia area The Transport ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: SEPTA <b>strike</b> &#39;imminent,&#39; union leaders frustrated with contract talks - FOX 29 PhiladelphiaOngoing

SEPTA strike 'imminent,' union leaders frustrated with contract talks - FOX 29 Philadelphia

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 5:13 PM ET
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Dozens of SEPTA Bus and Metro Rail lines would shut down if workers start to walk off the job.

Start: Dec 55,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: SEPTA <b>strike</b> is &#39;imminent,&#39; say TWU leaders - The Philadelphia InquirerPlanned

SEPTA strike is 'imminent,' say TWU leaders - The Philadelphia Inquirer

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 4:55 PM ET
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Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 voted on Nov. 16 ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: &#39;A <b>strike</b> is imminent&#39;: SEPTA&#39;s largest <b>workers</b> union poised to hit picket lines - 6ABCPlanned

'A strike is imminent': SEPTA's largest workers union poised to hit picket lines - 6ABC

60 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 05, 2025, 4:54 PM ET
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The union representing about 4500 SEPTA workers who operate buses, trolleys and subways in Philadelphia said Friday that a strike is imminent.

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: News & Commentary: December 4, 2025 ✦ OnLaborPlanned

News & Commentary: December 4, 2025 ✦ OnLabor

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 04, 2025, 2:08 PM ET
onlabor.org(opens in a new tab)

The workers have been on the job without a contract since November 7, and voted three weeks ago to authorize a strike. SEPTA is also negotiating with ...

5,300 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Journalism & Publishing
Image for article: SEPTA And Union <b>Workers</b> To Resume Contract Negotiations As <b>Strike</b> Threat LoomsOngoing

SEPTA And Union Workers To Resume Contract Negotiations As Strike Threat Looms

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 5:27 PM ET
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If a deal can't be met, John Samuelsen, international president of TWU, warned that a strike could "shut Philly down."

Start: Dec 35,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport
Image for article: SEPTA and union <b>workers</b> to resume contract negotiations as <b>strike</b> threat loomsPlanned

SEPTA and union workers to resume contract negotiations as strike threat looms

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 03, 2025, 8:42 AM ET
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... workers, more than three weeks after the union voted to authorize a strike. Transport Workers Union Local 234, which represents 5,000 subway ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: News &amp; Commentary: November 23, 2025 OnLaborPlanned

News & Commentary: November 23, 2025 OnLabor

72 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 23, 2025, 3:52 PM ET
onlabor.org(opens in a new tab)

Workers at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority vote to authorize a strike; Washington State legislators consider a bill ...

5,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities