VIEW TRAFFIC IN Major Roads Center City Plymouth Meeting/Mid County Valley Forge/KOP South Jersey

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I'll happily keep getting up at 4am to get to work and sit in two hours of traffic to get home for as long as it takes to get Willie the Weasel to accept the terms they've been given. 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I'm not yelling. lol"},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_69190587","adminTags":null,"views":680,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"SEPTA and Rendell Talk Strike","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2648727,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 00:10:16 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1185912","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Are they arware, there are people out here on jobs, where they were laid off and lost pensions? Are they aware people are not getting raises on their jobs. Many have lost jobs, don't have health coverage? And they are fighting over getting more. Many would kill to just have a job. SEPTA workers have one and they are still not satisfied. I pray they are using wisdom here. I know as a result, many costomers will be lost. It's unfortunate, SEPTA has the monopoly on transit here. Other states have more than one system. I pray someone will rise up to do what's RIGHT, and will not be selfish. This is a hard time for EVERYONE, Septa you're not the only ones. The bible says in the last days, people would be lovers of money/self/ and not concerned about others. I pray their hearts would do the honorable thing."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_69190587","adminTags":null,"views":680,"createdBy":14081856,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"SEPTA and Rendell Talk Strike","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2648727,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 00:17:12 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"tbophilly","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1185941","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"I am beyond annoyed and furious with SEPTA. They were offered one of the best packages and still they wanted more. Everyone is hit hard with this economy and Philly is in dire straits.<br /><br />Willie Brown is an inarticulate, greedy idiot. Oh and if he's reading this, learn how to pronounce &quot;Caesar&quot;. Mayor Nutter is NOT supposed to &quot;sweeten the deal&quot;. He's there to serve as a mediator to keep both parties at the table. Plus, Philly has NO money!!! Don't you remember the whole issue of even getting our trash picked up?! <br /><br />I think the SEPTA workers should all be fired. SEPTA should pull a Reagan on them (reference to 1980's firing of air traffic controllers) and fire them all. Then turn around and hire people who want to work and would be happy with a $1250 cash bonus, pension plan, no- layoff clause, and guaranteed increase for 5 years! 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They coulndt be worse than the crappy slugs now collecting a check...<br />Any trouble from unions thugs would be quickly suppressed by the sheer numbers of people in real need looking for work."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_69190587","adminTags":null,"views":680,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"SEPTA and Rendell Talk Strike","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2648727,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 01:09:01 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1186225","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"septa and their workers need to get it together and get back to the table. i am now currently at a job that is not even offering a pension plan. there are thousands of people out of work. i have many friends that work for septa, but right now i feel no pity for any septa employee just disgust."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_69190587","adminTags":null,"views":680,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"SEPTA and Rendell Talk Strike","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2648727,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 01:59:45 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1186399","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"It is very distressing to see how rude SEPTA is to it's customers. There is no sympathy from me. The workers are very lucky to get the offer that they did. Innocent people are suffering and families will lose out. The economy in the city and surrounding areas are affected. Sick people cannot get the care they need and children will miss school. I do not see how the union can sleep at night!!!"}],"error":"","totPages":5}

{"comments":[{"body":"BEFORE IT WAS SEPTA IT WAS P.T.C. THE POWERS THAT BE CREATED AN OATH THAT THERE WILL BE ONE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE NO COMPETITION. REGIONAL RAIL WILL OPERATE SEPERATLY BUT STAY UNDER THE NEW NAME SOUTH EASTERN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.","createdAt":"9 Nov 2009 10:00:05 GMT","fromUserId":15771344,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1212579,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091109045022","username":"FatimaEl"},{"body":"Ok, it has been3 days going on 4. As a member of this union, I want everyone to understand why this strike is going on..I do think it was unfair that our great president surprised everyone with a strike at 3 AM..I think that was unfair..BUT... Mr. Brown, how long will we be out..do the smart thing and negotiate while we all can get back to work..Do you think the citezens of philadelphia are going to be on the union side if we can't get any of them back to work..By the way I have 12 more years to go before I retire..thats 3 more contracts ..What are we going change then..Willie Brown..GET US BACK TO WORK!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 22:31:31 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1192330,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"Its teaching me a lesson for the NEXT one, because there will be a next time. I won't need them on that go round. Sometimes You have to hold your battle for a better day, turning the paying public against your cause is not the way to go, if Septa is crying broke now wait till we the paying public, who pay salaries, decide we won't be back for your next strike,and ridership declines even more. Sorry Guys Just Not Feeling It.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 21:12:42 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1191696,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"anonymous @ 10:11 AM, 11.5.09
","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 20:48:10 GMT","fromUserId":14100248,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1191455,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091105105836","username":"mathgrl9"},{"body":"Fire the greedy loafers. They are getting great pay and top shelf health insurance plus cushy pensions. We should bring in competition. They should be taking reductions and not asking for more, more, more. ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 19:47:44 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1190916,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"Governor Rendell, do not give these union "workers" not one more penny. Fire them all and give people who WANT to work the jobs. They get more than enough if you ask me. The union stinks. They are fat lazy overpaid "employees" who are nasty and rude........on their good days. They don't deserve a bag of chips, let alone a pay increase. If they want a raise, put them on a high floor in an abandoned building. That's all they are worth anyway. The union is a bunch of losers!!!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 19:05:40 GMT","fromUserId":10124718,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1190522,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813110315","username":"mac2"},{"body":"I don't know why they think the city has all of this money. Our real estate and sales taxes have been raised through the roof. They even talked about charging us to pick up our trash. Everyone is suffering. Exactly what is the issue here?
If they are not asking them to give up anything in this economy, that should be enough. Septa is far ahead of most cities in what they charge our citizens take public transportation. We should absolutely refuse to pay more.
I've said repeatedly there should be more competition. Now I agree with the other person who made the comment to get rid of Septa, period. I am sick to death of them.
The way they went on strike and left people stranded, waiting on corners unaware of the strike was irresponsible, yet you want the citizens to get behind you. I don't think so.
I'm not a fan of Nutter's nor am I against unions. I just ask that they be reasonable.
If they don't want to work, get someone who does. There are to many people out of work and unable to support their families, to put up with this kind of greed on the unions part.
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Get over yourselves. There are so many people looking for jobs right now, that it will not take long to hire new people who want to work. You know what is going to happen when this strike is over; our fares are gong to go up, again. We should as consumers after the strike is over, for two week no one should use SEPTA and lets see what happens. SEPTA suck!!!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 16:20:39 GMT","fromUserId":13638965,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1189020,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091015014406","username":"Arianna22"},{"body":"i've been reading the comments since day one because im still upset about the whole thing.. septa is causing havoc right now, but u know what? i agree with anonymous 10:22pm 11/4 about nobody being made to ride septa.. you're correct.. im going to take the regional rails from now on and get me a car in jan to drive to the regional.. all the nonsense over money, contracts, raises, pensions, etc.. i worked since i was 14, and i was glad to have money and a job. pensions?? i say SECURE your own retirement by having plans a-z so if your company goes under you are taken care of regardless. i make nothing compared to a septa worker. every year my company raises the healthcare benefits and gives me a few cents to compensate that so we as employees break even. its not the best but i need to feed my children and put a roof over my head. so if saving $100 a month on my own and paying my own way is what i have to do then so be it! times are rough nowadays and with this economy we are suffering enough of keeping food on the table, a place to live, etc.. i dont feel sorry for septa workers they opened my eyes to other means of getting around this city. im orginally from St. Louis and after 5yrs of living here its time for a change. however the strike lasts, i will not let it affect me or my children, where theres a will there's a way and ill get a way around the city until i get my car.. ive done it for 2yrs now with and without septa....","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 15:38:16 GMT","fromUserId":14059775,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188701,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091103100532","username":"lrm3"},{"body":"love that they're demanding the mayor "sweeten the offer" with city funds when Nutter had to BEG to get funding from Harrisburg just to keep our libraries open and cops on the streets and make sure our trash continues to get collected. These guys are LUCKY to still have jobs and still getting raises. Some of us haven't been so lucky...","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 15:30:28 GMT","fromUserId":14099715,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188631,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091105102648","username":"katethegrace"},{"body":"it is not "strictly" blk people and for you to even say that is ignorance in itself. they do deal with the public but everyone has there limits they deal with rude, attitude having, ignorant people all day. no body is perfect. and its not the employees so if you want to point the finger at someone.......... twu 234 union. ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 15:17:38 GMT","fromUserId":14099543,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188546,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091105101256","username":"redbone27"},{"body":"I like how most people on hear have a comment about the contract, like they know what's involved. The media put out what they wanted people to know. The 11% raise over 5 years may sound good but the media forgot to mention the stipulations that are involved. The 3 and 9% deductions that will coming out of the workers checks will actually make it that the workers are being paid less than what they are getting now. The other thing that the media doesn't state is that SEPTA is trying to take seniority rights away when it comes to schedules. How fair is that? SEPTA also wants to bring in outside contractors to do work that the qualified employees already know how to do. The only reason that Nutter and Rendall got involved in this strike was because of the World Series and they didn't want to look bad. Nutter is such a potty mouth and has no idea what is going on. He shouldn't be involved in the talks. The funds are there and that's what the union is fighting for. They were told this months ago when the original contract was up. I believe in unions and what they stand for. I do also hope that everything is resolved ASAP.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 15:11:42 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188511,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"I got a comment for MIKIE1. I'm not happy about this Septa strike either but if you're going to put a racist tone on this thing please spell correctly you iliterate punk....How ignorant and self serving do you sound by trying to put someone's ethnicity down and you can't spell a lick? The word is ETIQUETTE not eticate stupid....get a diploma before you go dissing another race....","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 15:06:05 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188454,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"Don't end the strike. Break this retarded union. Striking over pensions.. they shouldn't have ANY pensions..most ppl DONT!! That, and an 11% raise and signing bonus you turn down?? F these greedy out-of-touch a-holes...BREAK EM!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 14:09:32 GMT","fromUserId":13869674,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1188031,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091025093644","username":"Nezhy"},{"body":"Union 234 is a disgrace- fire them all, I will gladly drive a bus for less, and drive with a SMILE!! ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 13:05:22 GMT","fromUserId":14086616,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187654,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104110239","username":"jimjustice"},{"body":"Start hiring new workers NOW. These people have no idea how grateful they should feel to have jobs at all in this economy. Of course they have a so-called union backing them to protect their jobs (even though they wont work). The rest of us have to "find" a way to get to our jobs or risk losing them if we dont show up. Give these people nothing more than has already been offered. If they dont accept it, then get rid of them!!!!!!!!!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 12:17:08 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187495,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"Fat Eddie - nobody likes you. Thank God your term is coming to an end. You were the worst Mayor Philly ever had and also the worst state governor. It's a shame your going to live off a public pension when you go. Don't let the door hit your tushy on the way out.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 11:44:17 GMT","fromUserId":9300101,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187419,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090730055149","username":"Phil_Federal"},{"body":"TWU needs to rethink their decision to not accept the offer. We all have to pay for our health insurance for the most part and I'm a person who can ask "what the heck is a raise?" Get back to the table, talk this thing out, and GET BACK TO WORK!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 10:25:04 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187307,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"@ ANONYMOUS 10:22 PM, 11.4.09: There is no room for jokes or sarcasm here. People are unable to get to work and school, sick people can't get to the doctors and people are starving because SEPTA is their way to get to the market and back. Not to mention people are also losing jobs because of this strike. So, please, your attempt at humor has no place right now. ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 10:19:09 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187303,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"I am sorry, I called Mr. Green, Mr. Brown. My fingers got ahead of my brain.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 10:13:54 GMT","fromUserId":9478454,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187301,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090801042558","username":"nuffera"},{"body":"I do notice that most of public opinion is totally outraged at this sneak attack by Septa. Mr. Brown needs to get his affairs in order, I think he is going to lose his job. With the economy the way it is and so many people scrambling to find a job, this strike was a mistake! All you Septa employees who are standing on the picket lines will be the next batch to be handed your pink slips! Your greed knows no bounds! I would like to see Rendell fire everyone of you and gives the jobs to people who are in dire straits. You are not in dire straits, you have a job you morons!!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 10:11:12 GMT","fromUserId":9478454,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1187300,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090801042558","username":"nuffera"},{"body":"I think Septa is being ridiculous. They're already making $26 an hour! What more could they possibly want? Most people are working and making minimum wage and cant even afford to have health insurance! I say FIRE anyone who wants to stay on strike and hire new people who are unemployed and more then happy to drive a bus for $26 an hour....It's ridiculous!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 04:45:48 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186947,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"You would think a "MAJOR" news station could atleast get the names correct on quotes! Willie Green, wasn't he Mayor at one time? But, atleast they used a last name that was a color!!!! Maybe they could correct it! Willie "BROWN" is correct - Thanks!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:57:05 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186818,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"I say fire every last one of them greedy so called hard workers.... Hire people who know what it is like not to have a dollar in their pocket, they will be happy to make a dollar, count on that!!! Septa workers have great benefits as a medical worker I know this.. and they were offered more and they refused... I dont have benefits because my employer doesnt pay for it so I cant afford to pay out of pocket... greedy!!!!! If the person thet rep.these people didnt get paid...Im sure they would be back to work and a strike would not have taken place!!!! ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:54:49 GMT","fromUserId":14086394,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186813,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104104538","username":"fb_1081305714"},{"body":"Don't give them a penny!
greedy-abusive turds.
STATE TAKE OVER!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:49:26 GMT","fromUserId":9585490,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186791,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090803123044","username":"tulipwalk23"},{"body":"Anyone need a cab. Lmao","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:27:28 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186710,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"I have a solution. Threaten to fire and dissolve the union. But also make an alternative offer to hire everyone who wants to come back and work without a union. I think unions should be there to protect the rights of labor and employees. In this case they are acting as extortion agents. I think a strong action is required as it seems like we go through this routing every 3 years...","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:22:57 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186694,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"If ppl feel like they r not treated right on Septa then find another way around the city. No one makes anyone ride Septa. Buy a car and if you cant afford one them maybe u should apply for a job with Septa. Lmao","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:22:42 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186692,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"It is time to tell this union they are not welcome in transit. The point of a strike is to negotiate fair work conditions, not hold an economically strained city hostage so they can feather their already overstuffed nest.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:05:56 GMT","fromUserId":14074991,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186630,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104012246","username":"MrsKKO"},{"body":"I hope they all get fired and don't have public transportation to get a new job. A smart decision would be to take the current term for a 3 year period an re-evaluate the contract when the economy gets better. They should be happy they are getting a raise at all.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 03:05:09 GMT","fromUserId":12121299,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186628,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090902043030","username":"DUDEABIDES"},{"body":"First of all, it's not SEPTA doing this, it's TWU (Transit Workers Union) that's doing it.

The SEPTA program is fine, it's the union that's screwing it up.

What would be the legal ramifications of firing the Union workers? Is Mayor Nutter worried about Union endorsement to help him with re-election? He shouldn't be, because they're are outnumbered by regular city VOTERS.

I agree, there are too many people being effected by this strike, and in this day and age, these greedy leeches need to understand that we're all hurting, and with the Union sucking funds from the city, it's only going to hurt Philadelphia residents instead of help them. We are already a bankrupt city, and now they want to suck the marrow out of the bones.

How can we dismantle unions? What would the backlash be by doing so? If the pain will be minimal, they should seriously consider it. Unions are basically blackmailing the city.

This is absolutely ridiculous. I am beyond furious.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 02:16:14 GMT","fromUserId":14084140,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186459,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104091052","username":"zenrei"},{"body":"It is very distressing to see how rude SEPTA is to it's customers. There is no sympathy from me. The workers are very lucky to get the offer that they did. Innocent people are suffering and families will lose out. The economy in the city and surrounding areas are affected. Sick people cannot get the care they need and children will miss school. I do not see how the union can sleep at night!!!","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 01:59:45 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186399,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"septa and their workers need to get it together and get back to the table. i am now currently at a job that is not even offering a pension plan. there are thousands of people out of work. i have many friends that work for septa, but right now i feel no pity for any septa employee just disgust.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 01:09:01 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1186225,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"Call me when the lock out is on and tell me where to apply...
These friggin union idiots are greedy, clueless and arrogant. Lets see how fast their jobs would be filled if SEPTA had the cohones (and legal standing) to call the unions bluff. There would be lines out the wazoo with applicants looking to work. They coulndt be worse than the crappy slugs now collecting a check...
Any trouble from unions thugs would be quickly suppressed by the sheer numbers of people in real need looking for work.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 00:18:26 GMT","fromUserId":10039357,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185952,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090812114544","username":"right_center"},{"body":"I am beyond annoyed and furious with SEPTA. They were offered one of the best packages and still they wanted more. Everyone is hit hard with this economy and Philly is in dire straits.

Willie Brown is an inarticulate, greedy idiot. Oh and if he's reading this, learn how to pronounce "Caesar". Mayor Nutter is NOT supposed to "sweeten the deal". He's there to serve as a mediator to keep both parties at the table. Plus, Philly has NO money!!! Don't you remember the whole issue of even getting our trash picked up?!

I think the SEPTA workers should all be fired. SEPTA should pull a Reagan on them (reference to 1980's firing of air traffic controllers) and fire them all. Then turn around and hire people who want to work and would be happy with a $1250 cash bonus, pension plan, no- layoff clause, and guaranteed increase for 5 years! ","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 00:17:12 GMT","fromUserId":14081856,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185941,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104071700","username":"tbophilly"},{"body":"Are they arware, there are people out here on jobs, where they were laid off and lost pensions? Are they aware people are not getting raises on their jobs. Many have lost jobs, don't have health coverage? And they are fighting over getting more. Many would kill to just have a job. SEPTA workers have one and they are still not satisfied. I pray they are using wisdom here. I know as a result, many costomers will be lost. It's unfortunate, SEPTA has the monopoly on transit here. Other states have more than one system. I pray someone will rise up to do what's RIGHT, and will not be selfish. This is a hard time for EVERYONE, Septa you're not the only ones. The bible says in the last days, people would be lovers of money/self/ and not concerned about others. I pray their hearts would do the honorable thing.","createdAt":"5 Nov 2009 00:10:16 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185912,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"(sorry. didn't know caps were on until too late). I'm not yelling. lol","createdAt":"4 Nov 2009 23:59:37 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185865,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"SEPTA SUCKS!!!! GET RID OF SEPTA AND GET ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM UP IN HERE. WE WANT BETTER SERVICE, NO ATTITUDES, AND COMPETANT PEOPLE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. IF YOU CAN'T DEAL WITH THE PUBLIC, YOU SHOULDN'T WORK WITH THE PUBLIC. ","createdAt":"4 Nov 2009 23:58:55 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185864,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"I say do what President Reagan did when the air traffic controllers went on strike. He fired them all and the work was done by supervisors till the newly hired finished training. ","createdAt":"4 Nov 2009 23:52:57 GMT","fromUserId":7918844,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185838,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20090813055530","username":"anonymous_user"},{"body":"ido not have a comment on the septa strike .. just take a look at the news photo's taken ... strictly black people on the picket lines ... they can not control hem selves . it is a recession why pay more to those whose operational proceedures do not change .. if they want to make a change in any thing start being timely and informative .. how bout that as a start .. i wouldn't mind paying for conpetence.. but why pay for incompetence and rudeness from drivers and staff members .. just as the help never received from 911..they should have to take an eticate test...i was under the impression that they are public service member ..not personal service members.. if they do not benefit then oh well to the rest of us .. get a grip septa .. ","createdAt":"4 Nov 2009 23:42:52 GMT","fromUserId":14081044,"isDefaultUserIconUploaded":false,"isDisabled":false,"isVisible":true,"messageId":1185787,"pathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","reviewed":true,"updatedAt":"20091104063609","username":"mikie1"},{"body":"Ed, let 'em stay out. They can't sustain the strike in this economy. They won't have a choice but to come back to the table. You CAN NOT reward this sort of selfish, irresponsible, out-of-touch behavior. I'll happily keep getting up at 4am to get to work and sit in two hours of traffic to get home for as long as it takes to get Willie the Weasel to accept the terms they've been given. 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