SEPTA Files Lawsuit Seeking To End Strike, Says It 'Presents Risk To Citizens' Right To Vote'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- SEPTA says it has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to end the four day long TWU Local 234 strike.
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SEPTA is asserting that it constitutes a clear and present danger to the health, safety and welfare of our riders and the citizens of Philadelphia and the region.
Breaking: Septa files lawsuit to end strike citing: "a clear and present danger to the health, safety and welfare of our riders"
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The transit agency notes in the lawsuit "that the strike has caused people to miss critical medical appointments; is making it impossible for some disabled residents to get to facilities for specialty care, get assistance with fundamental life-care matters and training critical to their efforts towards independence; is causing students to miss school; and presents a risk to citizens' right to vote in the Nov. 8 election."
SEPTA had previously said it would seek legal action if the strike was not over in time for Election Day on Tuesday.
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SEPTA is asking the court for an injunction ordering employees to return to work immediately "to alleviate the devastation caused by the strike."
The strike has forced a shutdown of the Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line Subway, city buses and trolley routes.
Additional details will be released a press conference at 4 p.m.
