SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, raising possibility of major transit disruptions
The Transport Workers Union Local 234, representing about 5,000 workers at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), has voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations fail. Key issues include unequal sick-pay policies and wages. Contract expiration is noted as November 7.
See "SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, raising possibility of major transit disruptions", Madeleine Wright, CBS News, November 17, 2025