A majority of members of SEPTA’s largest workers union voted “yes” to ratify their new contract with the transit agency.
Transport Workers Union Local 234, which represents about 5,000 SEPTA employees, had been working without a contract since Nov. 7, 2025, when its last contract expired.
The union then threatened on Friday, Dec. 5, that a strike was “imminent” unless a deal was reached.
But, on Monday, Dec. 8, SEPTA confirmed with NBC10 that both sides reached a tentative two-year deal following discussions that had been mediated by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Out of the 1,867 members of TWU who voted, 1,794 voted “yes” on the new contract meaning that it passed with 96% approval, according to the union.
This new contract lasts two years and includes wage increases as well as a temporary pension enhancement for TWU members who retire during the term of the contract. The contract also maintains healthcare and other benefits while adding a program designed to improve absence management.
Finally, the deal increases the pay differential for night shifts, which SEPTA says will help them provide adequate staffing while working to improve service.
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