The SEPTA Strike is Over
Monday November 9, 2009
As I'm writing this, I can hear the sweet sound of the El rumbling by a few blocks from my house. Six days after it began, the 2009 SEPTA strike ended at 12:45 this morning. The deal finally reached between SEPTA management and Transport Workers Union Local 234 calls for a $1,250 bonus per worker plus, according to the Inquirer,
The five-year contract also calls for a 2.5 percent raise in the second year, and a 3 percent raise in each of the final three years. It increases workers' contributions to the pension fund from the current 2 percent to 3 percent, and increases the maximum pension to $30,000 a year from the current $27,000 a year.
How did the SEPTA strike affect your commute? Will you go back to using SEPTA today? What do you think of the contract deal? Sound off in the comments or join the discussion in the forum.
Comments
I can’t believe septa went on strike like that, sooo many people who rely on septa was not able to get to work or school. Not everyone has a car and for the ones who do there not always available to take you somewhere at any given moment. You also hve to think about the people that just got a Job in this harsh and rugged economy, to have one is a blessing and to know you may loose it because you can’t find a ride and you have no money for a cab after paying bills is a very big strain. I feel as though septa should be mandated by the city because there workers are taking advantange of the union. Thank god this only lasted as long as it did and not 40 days again!!