Philadelphia transit strikers may be forced back to work by a federal judge if SEPTA protests continue until Election Day. The Philadelphia Public Transit Agency is concerned that the strike will prevent Philadelphians from heading to the polls. The 4,700 striking transit workers provide 900,000 rides per day via rail, trolley, and bus. Kevin Kelly, the supervisor of elections in the city, stressed that each resident resides within 5 blocks of their assigned polling facility and previous strikes have never had an impact on voter turnout.
See "Philadelphia transit agency may try to halt strike on Election Day", Joseph Ax, Reuters, November 4, 2016