SEPTA: Is SEPTA on strike?

SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

SEPTA negotiations: City, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

Are you wondering if SEPTA is on strike? The answer is no. SEPTA and the city and suburban unions are still in negotiations. The two sides are scheduled to meet again on Wednesday, March 22nd.

The main sticking points in the negotiations are wages, health care, and pensions. The unions are seeking a 12% wage increase over three years, while SEPTA is offering a 7% increase.

The unions are also seeking to maintain their current health care benefits, while SEPTA is proposing to increase employee contributions.

The two sides are also at odds over pensions. The unions want to keep the current defined benefit pension plan, while SEPTA wants to move to a defined contribution plan.

If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, a strike is possible. However, both sides have said that they are committed to reaching a fair agreement.

SEPTA is the largest public transportation system in Pennsylvania and the fifth-largest in the United States. It provides service to the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

A strike by SEPTA would have a major impact on the region. It would make it difficult for people to get to work, school, and other important appointments.

SEPTA is urging riders to be prepared for possible service disruptions. The agency has developed a contingency plan that will provide limited service in the event of a strike.

Riders can find more information about the contingency plan on SEPTA's website.