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SEPTA Workers' Union President: 'I'll Do Everything I Have to Do to Avoid a Strike'

SEPTA Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

SEPTA workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, but the union president says he will do everything he can to avoid one. The vote, which was held on Tuesday, passed with 93% of the vote. The authorization does not mean that a strike is imminent, but it gives the union the ability to call one if negotiations with SEPTA fail. The union has been in contract negotiations with SEPTA for months. The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement on wages, benefits, and other issues.

Union President Says He Will Do Everything He Can to Avoid a Strike

SEPTA workers' union president Bernard Savage said he is committed to avoiding a strike. "I'll do everything I have to do to avoid a strike," Savage said. "I'm not going to let this city down." Savage said he believes that a strike would be devastating to the city of Philadelphia. "A strike would hurt everyone," Savage said. "It would hurt the riders, it would hurt the workers, and it would hurt the city."

SEPTA Says It Is Committed to Reaching a Fair Agreement

SEPTA said in a statement that it is committed to reaching a fair agreement with the union. "We are committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement that is in the best interests of our employees and our riders," SEPTA said. SEPTA said it is willing to continue negotiating with the union in order to reach an agreement.

What Happens Next?

The union and SEPTA will continue to negotiate in the coming weeks. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, the union could call a strike. A strike would be a major disruption to the city of Philadelphia. SEPTA is the largest public transportation system in Pennsylvania, and it carries more than 1 million riders each day. A strike would also be a major financial blow to SEPTA. The agency is already facing a budget deficit, and a strike would only make the situation worse. Both the union and SEPTA are aware of the potential consequences of a strike, and both sides are committed to avoiding one.