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Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

(in the box) SEPTA, union still at odds over contract

Less money: SEPTA wants to suspend employees without wages for poor work performance, attendance or accidents. Less money: SEPTA wants to suspend employees without wages for poor work performance, attendance or accidents.Zero Tolerance for drugs and alcohol: SEPTA wants fo fire employees after one offense, but union members want to keep the existing system which includes rehabilitation and a second chance. Less money: SEPTA wants to suspend employees without wages for poor work performance, attendance or accidents.Zero Tolerance for drugs and alcohol: SEPTA wants fo fire employees after one offense, but union members want to keep the existing system which includes rehabilitation and a second chance.Stripping benefits: SEPTA wants to take away benefits from employees who have been injured six months or more and eliminate the "safety awards" program.