SEPTA Transit Police Go on Strike Amid Failed Contract Negotiations

Members of the transit police union, Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109, went on strike after contract talks with SEPTA failed to produce an agreement. The union represents about 170 officers who protect SEPTA stations and vehicles. The officers have been working without a contract since March 31. SEPTA stated that service will not be disrupted during the strike, as nonunionized transit police supervisors and officers from other agencies will patrol the transit system. The union is demanding comparable wages and terms to other transit workers, while SEPTA claims to have made a fair offer.