TEAMSTERS CALL ON PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATE TO SOLVE TRANSIT FUNDING CRISIS

SEPTA Funding is Critical for Workers and Millions of Passengers

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Bill Hamilton, President of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters; Jeff Joines, Director of Government Affairs for the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, and Don Hill, General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen — Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA):

"The Teamsters represent hundreds of SEPTA workers, as well as tens of thousands of union members who rely on it to get to and from their jobs every day. If Pennsylvania State Senators don't solve the $213 million budget shortfall facing our public transportation infrastructure by tomorrow, millions of passengers could start experiencing severe service cuts in only twelve days.

"Public transportation isn't just important to the greater Philadelphia area, it's critical for economic prosperity and quality of life throughout the commonwealth. Addressing this issue isn't about pitting cities against rural communities, or political factions scoring points. This is about common sense problem-solving on behalf of the entire Keystone State.

"The fact that five different bills have reached the upper chamber proves that there is no shortage of ideas for addressing the fiscal cliff Pennsylvania is currently facing. Furthermore, our lawmakers are perfectly capable of closing budgetary gaps while also preserving good union jobs, enhancing service, and putting SEPTA on sustainable footing. This is exactly what the state senate needs to do before the end of the day tomorrow.

"Pennsylvanians shouldn't have to suffer due to politicians abdicating their responsibilities. Stop bickering and figure it out."

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (771) 241-0015
[email protected]

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