Gov. Wolf Issues Statement Following End To SEPTA Strike
HARRISBURG (CBS) -- Gov. Tom Wolf released a statement on the agreement reached between SEPTA and TWU that ended the six-day strike.
"I am pleased that SEPTA and TWU have reached an agreement and the City of Philadelphia's transit system will be fully operational within 24 hours. While I am beyond disappointed the situation ever resulted in a strike that affected the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, I commend both sides for bringing this crippling work stoppage to an end. I especially thank Representative Dwight Evans for his tireless work to reach a resolution.
"The strike caused severe economic hardship because so many rely on transit service including the elderly and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who need transit to travel to work, school, and medical appointments. Now, these individuals can return to their normal daily commutes without the anxiety of disruption and the workers can return to their job and continue this important service for the people of Pennsylvania."
Before the strike was over, Gov. Wolf had urged SEPTA and TWU to come to an agreement. In a previous statement he said he planned to file an amicus brief in support of the immediate injunction pending before the court that would make workers return to work by election day.
In the early days of the strike, both him and Mayor Jim Kenney had admitted that their roles were limited in what they could do to end the strike.
