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labor-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#contract-negotiations #labor-relations #septa

labor-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

SEPTA unions seek resolution to avoid strikes and keep transit running

Negotiations between SEPTA Transit Police Union and SEPTA officials continue in an effort to prevent a strike. The union initially set a midnight deadline for Sunday night but agreed to hold off the strike until midday Tuesday. SEPTA officials have enhanced their offer and promised a new offer by Tuesday morning. The main issue is pay, with the union president stating that SEPTA hasn't matched the pay and benefits given to other SEPTA employees. Transit police are concerned about being understaffed and among the lowest-paid police jobs in the area. Both sides hope to reach an agreement to avoid a strike.

via WPVI-TV|

#labor-relations #negotiations #pay-dispute

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Accident at North Station: Man Falls Under Moving Green Line Trolley

A man fell to his death after attempting to board a moving Green Line trolley at North Station in Boston early Tuesday morning. The man appeared to have missed boarding and then tried to kick open a door before losing his balance and falling under the trolley as it departed the station. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Transit Police Department expressed their condolences to the man's family and friends.

via Boston 25 News|

#boston #fatal-fall #green-line-trolley

accidents2 years ago•2 min saved

Amtrak equipment incident at Readville Station sends 5 to hospital.

Five Amtrak workers were injured in an incident involving two Amtrak track trucks at the MBTA's Readville Station in Boston. The workers were taken to area hospitals to treat non-life-threatening injuries. The incident did not impact service on the MBTA. The Transit Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.

via WCVB Boston|

#accidents #amtrak #boston