Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234, which represents Employees at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), has reached a tentative deal on a new contract. The agreement avoids a planned Strike. Local 234, which represents about 5,000 SEPTA Employees, had been working without a contract since November 7th, 2025, when its last contract expired. The Union had threatened a Strike was "imminent" - unless a deal was reached. The agreement was reached following discussions that were mediated by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The tentative deal would last two years and features wage increases - as well as a temporary pension enhancement for TWU Members who retire during the term of the contract. The contract also maintains health care 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. TWU Members are currently voting on the tentative contract.

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