Politics & Government
SEPTA's Board Approves New Contract For Transit Police Union
SEPTA's police force went on strike on Dec. 13, but it ended four days later on Dec. 16 after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.
December 22, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- SEPTA's board approved the new contract between SEPTA and the union representing its transit police officers (FOTP Lodge 109) on Thursday following a brief strike.
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Union members voted earlier this week to ratify the three-year agreement, which includes salary increases and maintains health and pension benefits, SEPTA said.
"I want to thank the SEPTA negotiating team and FOTP leadership for working around the clock to reach an agreement that is fair for all involved, SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon Sr. said in a release.
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