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It's Official - Strike!
Topic Started: Nov 3 2009, 01:23 AM (3,363 Views)
Tritransit Area Nov 7 2009, 02:52 AM Post #166
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Bus Guy 8202
Nov 6 2009, 11:41 PM
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Nov 6 2009, 11:08 PM
Saw Governor Rendall announcing terms on Channel 6 at 11:00. He is predicting a signed contract and buses running by Saturday evening.
That's his plan. Not Willie's or septa's.

Why does government even get into private bussines matters like this?
Two things:

1) I think the union invited him to the table

2) Most importantly, while the union and SEPTA are the ones with the issue, the strike is a VERY public matter that could severely affect the economy of the entire state if left alone. Plus, SEPTA's a gov't agency running off of public funds. Thank goodness he's involved so soon, I say!
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Neoei3318 Nov 7 2009, 04:43 AM Post #167
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 Tentative Deal Reached? I'll believe it when I see a New Flyer on the corner.
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TransitChuckG Nov 7 2009, 06:07 AM Post #168
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 At an 11:00 P. M. news conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Penna. Congressman Bob Brady announced a tentative agreement in the SEPTA strike. If SEPTA management/board and the TWU Local # 234 Executive Committee agree to the terms tomorrow afternoon, transit service could resume by Saturday evening.

It would be a five year contract that includes a resolution to the conflict over seniority rights for maintenance workers. There would be slight increases every year in the worker's contribution to the pension fund. Further details will follow.
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Van2006ko Nov 7 2009, 07:57 AM Post #169
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 Yea lets leave it at that!

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Edited by Van2006ko, Nov 7 2009, 07:57 AM.
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Tritransit Area Nov 7 2009, 10:37 AM Post #170
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 Huh? The strike isn't over yet. Let's wait until the strike is officially called off, so children (and adults) everywhere can enjoy a ride on their local New Flyer.
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ctrabs74 Nov 7 2009, 02:23 PM Post #171
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Huh? The strike isn't over yet. Let's wait until the strike is officially called off, so children (and adults) everywhere can enjoy a ride on their local New Flyer.
IAWTP. There have been a couple of times where we thought the strike threat was over, but we were fooled by the union.

In fact, this was posted less than half an hour ago (2 pm) at philly.com:

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/our-money/Is_there_really_a_deal.html
Edited by ctrabs74, Nov 7 2009, 02:26 PM.
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Reeko_8197 Nov 7 2009, 02:27 PM Post #172
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 As of 2:30 PM nothing good.

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/septa+strike+deal+on+hold
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septa34 Nov 7 2009, 03:02 PM Post #173
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 check this out live video of the hope of septa to come back let us pray.http://www.myfoxphilly.com/subindex/video/live_video_2 :'( :'( :X
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NeoArtic7101 Nov 7 2009, 05:15 PM Post #174
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rest in peace to all AN440's that ran the Philadelphia area streets
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Nov 6 2009, 11:41 PM
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Nov 6 2009, 11:08 PM
Saw Governor Rendall announcing terms on Channel 6 at 11:00. He is predicting a signed contract and buses running by Saturday evening.
That's his plan. Not Willie's or septa's.

Why does government even get into private bussines matters like this?
Haven't you realize everything in this country involves politics? Even the type of buses we order and where routes should be ran... etc. It all involves politics.
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Reeko_8197 Nov 7 2009, 06:10 PM Post #175
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 SEPTA strike is not over yet !!!!!


Ed Rendell stepped out and left 7 million on the table until Monday when a contract vote will be made
Edited by Reeko_8197, Nov 7 2009, 06:15 PM.
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buswizard Nov 7 2009, 06:40 PM Post #176
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^^^ My sister needs a copy
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Neoei3318
Nov 7 2009, 04:43 AM
I'll believe it when I see a New Flyer on the corner.
HI-FIVE, Neoei3318!!!!!!
Got the text from septafan about the no-deal issue.
I bet $50 they are gonna say NO DEAL on Monday too. Then $80 will be WASTED on a pass that's only used twice a weekday on RR!!

From now on, I am not going to get my hopes up just from a saying or idea, I will get my hopes up when wake up aand I hear 7217 pulling off at Chew and Wister. And then I leave for school and 521 pops up on my express BSL ride. Ya know what I mean
Edited by buswizard, Nov 7 2009, 06:42 PM.
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septa34 Nov 7 2009, 06:58 PM Post #177
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 free willie no were to be found.. He need to take the money and run.....the members want to go back to work...of course the holidays are comming no job no $$$$$$$$.......willie think this is a game...now you playing with my money as a tax payer..i deserve answers.. the union has 2 day to think....they will be as dum as a rug if they dont take it...for some reason..he likes drama and like to eat alot..lol
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TRANSIT_FREAK Nov 7 2009, 07:05 PM Post #178
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 This is ridiculous. The union needs to vote on the deal and then vote to get rid of Willie Brown!
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Reeko_8197 Nov 7 2009, 07:41 PM Post #179
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 http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/septa+strike+deal+on+hold

Link to the story.
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rider65 Nov 7 2009, 07:53 PM Post #180
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 Found this on the Inquirer website.

ut, hey, Viva Viagra!

Yes, it appears that labor issues are not the only dysfunction troubling SEPTA workers. The Daily News reported that some are unhappy that their current health-care plans cover - and here it's important to use caps for emphasis - ONLY 10 VIAGRA PILLS A MONTH.

Some union members want the pill - again, excuse the shouting - DAILY, which makes you worry that every bus, trolley, and subway route has the potential to turn into an express, particularly during those problematic four-hour peaks in service.

Look, I don't want to dump solely on the SEPTA workers, who average $52,000 in annual wages.
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