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Union Worker: I Didn¿t Want To Strike
Rendell, Nutter Decry Decision To Go Out Overnight
PHILADELPHIA - Shawnette Wilson is on the picket line at SEPTA’s North Philadelphia talking to workers reluctantly on strike for a better contract.
Wilson spoke with Juan, who had been on the picket line since 3 a.m.
He said transit union workers were forced to go on strike because management and political leaders weren’t bargaining in good faith.
“Nobody benefits from a strike,” Juan said. “We have been working without a contract since March 15.”
Juan said a big issue with workers was tenure problems not addressed in negotiations.
“It is more than just wages. Picking rights and seniority rights are very important.”
Juan also said the union wanted to strike on Friday night but agreed to postpone the strike until after Game 5 of the World Series, which was played last night.
“They asked us to pull back because they didn’t want the city to get a black eye because of the World Series,” he said.
“We kept our end of the bargain. They didn’t.”
Workers also seemed to believe their negotiators will reach a deal at some point.
“I have a lot of faith in the (union) administration to bring is a fair, equitable contract,” Juan said.
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