Madeleine Wright at CBS Philadelphia reports the Union representing thousands of SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Workers have voted to authorize a Strike, raising the possibility of more transit disruptions across the Philadelphia region. The vote gives Union Leadership the power to call a walkout if contract negotiations with SEPTA break down. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 represents 5,000 SEPTA Employees, including Bus, Subway and Trolley Operators, as well as Mechanics. "If SEPTA doesn't put money on the table, we're going to shut Philly down," TWU International President John Samuelsen said. Workers have been without a contract since November 7th. Among the biggest issues at the bargaining table is sick pay. "Some of our Members have a sick book and some of our Members don't," TWU Local 234 President Will Vera said. "It makes it difficult to come to work and not exercise all of our days."

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