Honoring SEPTA transit workers, the unsung heroes of Philadelphia, for their essential daily work to transport Philadelphians throughout the City, no matter the conditions.

Honoring SEPTA transit workers, the unsung heroes of Philadelphia, for their essential daily work to transport Philadelphians throughout the City, no matter the conditions. WHEREAS, As of January 2024, SEPTA provided an average of over 644,000 unlinked passenger trips each day across buses, trolleys, subways, and high-speed rail systems, serving as the backbone of Philadelphia’s public transportation network; and WHEREAS, SEPTA’s nearly 9,500 employees, vehicle operators, mechanics, maintenance staff, cashiers, and custodians, form the human engine powering this vital system, ensuring that Philadelphians can travel to work, school, medical appointments, and homes across the City every single day; and WHEREAS, Represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 234, which advocates for the rights and well-being of more than 5,000 frontline employees and SMART Local 1594, which represents over 300 workers on our suburban lines, SEPTA’s workforce has a long and proud tradition of organized labor and collective strength; and WHEREAS, These workers reflect the rich diversity of Philadelphia itself, bringing a wide array of lived experiences, cultural perspectives, and community ties that enable SEPTA to more equitably and effectively serve the people of this City; and WHEREAS, A career at SEPTA offers more than just a paycheck. These positions provide family-sustaining wages, pathways for advancement, and fair working hours that allow employees to lead full, dignified lives both on a…