SEPTA holds press conference after transit police voted to strike
SEPTA says a contingent plan is in place to fill the void left by the officers.
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SEPTA says a contingent plan is in place to fill the void left by the officers.
The strike by SEPTA's Transit Police is effective immediately.
A SEPTA spokesperson said the union will poll their members on the latest proposal, and SEPTA expects that process to take until Wednesday night.
Negotiations between SEPTA and the union representing its transit police ended for the day Tuesday without a deal for a new contract. If an agreement is not reached by the end of Wednesday, officers could walk off the job.
The suspect, 25-year-old Elijah Crump, was arrested in Philadelphia at 51st and Market Streets, several hours after the attack happened, SEPTA said.
Train, trolley and bus enthusiasts can get their hands on a variety of SEPTA branded merch online and at the SEPTA Store in Center City.
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SEPTA police confirmed that the suspect was arrested in Philadelphia at 51st and Arch, several hours after the attack happened.
SEPTA believes the suspect escaped the transportation center on an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train.
Tuesday is the final bargaining session between SEPTA and the union representing its transit officers. A strike looms Wednesday if no deal is reached.
Union vice president Troy Parham says any contract negotiation centers around three things: Wages, benefits and the term of the contract.
If no deal is reached, transit police officers could go on strike on Wednesday.
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The union said they would meet with SEPTA for negotiations on Tuesday. Then they will review the final offer on Wednesday.
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The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109 says union members will vote on SEPTA's latest proposal on Dec. 13 or go on strike.
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Even though they rejected the latest offer, SEPTA Transit Police said they won't be going on strike yet.
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Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
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