Union leaders: No progress with SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - June 11, 2008 They walked out of talks Wednesday night with negotiators for
the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. They say
the approximately 200 transit police officers plan to go on strike
Thursday afternoon.
Union leaders are urging passengers to stay off SEPTA if there
is a strike, citing safety concerns. SEPTA says supervisors, city
police and security guards will protect the riders.