Pittsburgh Public Transit:
Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT)
The Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh
Quick-Reference Page - Transportation
2007 Philadelphia Public Transit Funding Crisis
2007 Pittsburgh Public Transit Funding Crisis:
Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT)
News Articles Regarding Philadelphia [SEPTA] Public Transit Strike - 2005
News Articles Regarding Averted Pittsburgh [PAT] Public Transit Strike - 2005
***
In the case of many periodicals, these news articles would then be available only from a specific free-of-charge or a pay-per-view archive sponsored by that periodical [or the periodical's commercial archive service]. Hence, those articles which cannot be read from this web page could be accessed by accessing the archive of the particular newspaper or magazine of interest.
Otherwise, these articles could be read from microfilm archives, for no charge, at some branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
However, there are active links to the majority of articles cited.
* 2007 July 9 - The Philadelphia Inquirer/AP:
Orange County Commuters Face Bus Strike
* The Rocky Mountain News, Denver --
2006 April 11:
Buses, trains running
RTD gets back to work without hitch; commuters relieved
By Kevin Flynn
2006 April 10:
RTD back to work
Contract approval a relief to employees and commuters alike
By Julie Poppen
2006 April 8:
Contract drivers seek talks
Top-scale workers receive $16 an hour after decade on job
By Kevin Flynn
2006 April 8: Pass holders to see refund
2006 April 8:
Union workers end strike against RTD
Friday's vote allows full bus, light-rail service to resume on Monday
By Kevin Vaughan, Kevin Flynn and Myung Oak Kim
2006 April 7:
RTD workers cast votes on new contract
By Myung Kim
2006 April 7:
2 strikes hit city in '82
Shortened Broncos season, RTD walkout a double whammy
By David Montero
2006 April 7:
Offer: more money, faster
By Kevin Flynn
2006 April 7:
Negotiators on both sides stayed positive
Union, RTD officials determined to seek quick end to walkout
By Kevin Flynn
2006 April 7:
Views vary among union members
By Charlie Brennan
2006 March 31: CU prepares for possible RTD strike
* The Denver Post --
2006 April 11:
Bus contractor's union might strike
By Jeffrey Leib
2006 April 9:
Denver's bloody transit strike
By Ed Quillen
2006 April 8:
RTD strike over Monday
By George Merritt
2006 April 7:
RTD deal front-end loaded
By George Merritt
2006 April 6:
Hands-off pols avoid being 5th wheels in strike
Getting involved would be a good way "to make lots of enemies and very few friends," a pollster says.
By Jeremy P. Meyer
2006 April 5: Possible breakthrough in RTD strike
2006 April 4:
Strike leaves riders fending for selves
By Jeffrey Leib and George Merritt
2006 April 4:
Strike negotiations still on hold
By Kim Nguyen
2006 April 3:
RTD workers strike
55% nix transit contract, choose pickets for first time since '82. Union members say the deal falls short in raises and health care. RTD had said that was its last offer.
By John Ingold and Jim Kirksey
2006 April 3:
Transit strike begins
By Sandy Shore
2006 April 2:
RTD workers reject contract - on strike
By John Ingold
News Articles Regarding Averted Pittsburgh [PAT] Public Transit Strike - 2005
***
From the Philadelphia Daily News - 2005 November 18
SEPTA OKs contracts with 2 unions By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 18
Leaders of unions that split from AFL-CIO to meet in Vegas
By Jane M. Von Bergen
From the Philadelphia Daily News - 2005 November 17
Letters:
Shining, despite strike
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 17
Letters:
Trump this
Re: "SEPTA's new line: Trading cards" (Nov. 12): Are you kidding me?
From the Philadelphia Daily News - 2005 November 16
SEPTA workers OK new labor contract By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 16
Local 234 approves deal that ended SEPTA strike (By Larry King & Frederick Cusick)
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 14
A writers' bloc tackles Great American Novel
1,667 words a day; one month to finish
By Kristen A. Graham
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 13
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
SEPTA's next challenge: Find permanent funding
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2005 November 13:
Getting Around: Port Authority labor stalemate spurs Onorato, Rendell to action
By Joe Grata
Compares Philadelphia transit strike with possible Pittsburgh transit strike.
From the Philadelphia Media - 2005 November 12
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
Letters | Letters
Why do we pay?
From the Philadelphia Media - 2005 November 11
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
SEPTA still at odds with suburban local
Man hit by train committed suicide, police say
AND
News in Brief
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 2005 November 11:
Editorial:
Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances: Please, Ed, no
Opposes mediation of public transit talks by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 Nov. 10:
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
Shifting health-care costs
More employers link premium contributions to wages.
From the Philadelphia Daily News - 2005 Nov. 10:
Gunn fired as Amtrak prez
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 Nov. 10:
On the Side | New crop of pink slips at old Reading Market
From the Philadelphia Inquirer (Associated Press) - 2005 Nov. 10:
Board fires Amtrak's Gunn
Urban Warrior | More buried SEPTA savings?
Lucia Herndon | Transit strike became an exercise in camaraderie
Letters | Letters
Abandoning SEPTA
Tom Ferrick Jr. | Churning over that 'new leaf '
From the Philadelphia Media - 2005 November 8
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
SEPTA CONTRACT GLOW
STRIKE MAY BE OVER, BUT QUESTIONS AREN'T
Ronnie Polaneczky | Strike a deal for no strikes
ON THE ROAD, AGAIN!
Early-morning negotiations result in end of city transit strike
Elmer Smith | Da Guv rides in as savior
SEPTA Settlement
Editorial | Next stop: Transit funding
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2005 November 8:
Transit strike possible Nov. 25
Buses, trolleys could be idle on busiest shopping day of the year
By Joe Grata
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 2005 November 8:
Agreement ends Philadelphia mass-transit strike By The Associated Press
Also, PAT union approves November 20 vote for Pittsburgh transit strike.
From the Pittsburgh Trib p.m. - 2005 November 7:
Port Authority union leaders vote for driver strike
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2005 November 7:
Philly transit strike ends By John Loviglio, AP, The Associated Press
Also, PAT union approves November 20 vote for Pittsburgh transit strike.
From the Philadelphia Media - 2005 November 7
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
A stereotype thought experiment
John Grogan | Biking the strike has its perks
From the Philadelphia Inquirer - 2005 November 6
Regarding transit strike against SEPTA in Philadelphia.
Rendell: SEPTA strike hurts funding
Rendell poised to enter SEPTA talks
Day 5 of strike, with no end in sight
Transit strike seen as sending a bad message
Letters | What PGW's job isn't (or SEPTA's)
Letters | SEPTA STRIKE HAS OUR READERS RAILING
Longing for SEPTA - and its passengers of the morning
Negotiators and riders carving out new routines
This time around, politicians are on sidelines
Transit walkout slows Center City businesses
Dan Gross | Jeff Penalty out front -- ALSO: Old City's SEPTA strike blues
Rotan E. Lee | MANDATORY PREVENTION
Masterman in two finals
This week, students who count on SEPTA to get to school had to find other means of transportation.
Transit workers' valued benefit
Fully paid insurance set SEPTA apart from most.
Surviving the SEPTA Strike
Editorial | 10 tips for staying cool, not cranky
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2005 November 2:
Same issues, different routes By Jim Ritchie
Compares Philadelphia transit strike with possible Pittsburgh transit strike.
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2005 November 2:
SEPTA strike enters third day By The Associated Press
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2005 November 1:
Philly commuters scramble By The Associated Press
Philadelphia public transit strike began October 31.
From the Philadelphia Media - 2005 November 1 & 2
SEPTA, unions resume bargaining
No further talks scheduled after latest bid stalls
Late-night SEPTA talks break down
Letters | He's not a fan of SEPTA union
When they can, SEPTA riders take to the rails
SEPTA, union still trading charges
Letters | SEPTA STOPS & THE LETTERS START POURING IN
Right on schedule: SEPTA riders' ire
Ronnie Polaneczky | Let's air ALL ideas to settle this lousy strike
SEPTA Strike
Editorial | For riders, it's the agony of da-feet
Commuters tell their tales of woe
Commuters use ingenuity to handle strike
City slows to a crawl
Riders rely on bikes, skateboards
Strike hurts attendance at schools
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
SEPTA unions begin strike By Larry King
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
Commuters scramble to replace SEPTA
Transit strike strands 400,000
By Larry Fish
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
Businesses, employees cope with SEPTA strike By Jane M. Von Bergen
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
Plans against a strike
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
NO HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR TRANSIT COMMUTERS By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
Philadelphia transit unions go on strike
By JANICE PODSADA, Associated Press
From KYW-AM 1060 News Radio, Philadelphia - 2005 October 31:
SEPTA Strike: Commuters Adapt, Some Painfully
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
Transit union walks out of talks
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
Businesses bracing for SEPTA strike By Jane M. Von Bergen
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
TWU storms out of SEPTA talks By REGINA MEDINA & DAVE DAVIES
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
SEPTA union president walks out of contract talks
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
Transit union breaks off talks
From KYW-AM 1060 News Radio, Philadelphia - 2005 October 29:
Two Days Until Possible SEPTA Strike by KYW's Mike DeNardo
***
From the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority [SEPTA], Philadelphia - 2005 Oct. 28:
Service Interruption Plan [SEPTA's Strike Guide]
***
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 25:
SEPTA, TWU talk face-to-face
By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 25:
SEPTA prepares rail riders for strike
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 25:
SEPTA union launches TV ads to gain rider support By Larry King
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 25:
Editorial:
STRIKE OUT
HERE WE GO AGAIN.
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 24:
Transit agency preps public for possible Oct. 31 strike
Associated Press
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 23:
A strike may push SEPTA off course
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 18:
Suburban transit workers join TWU in announcing strike deadline vs. SEPTA
By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 18:
Letter-to-the-Editor:
SEPTA union: We had a deal
By Jeffrey L. Brooks, President of Transport Workers Union Local 234
Union response to recent Philadelphia Daily News editorial.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 18:
Union puts SEPTA on notice for Oct. 31 strike
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 October 14:
Changing Skyline | Cool beauty
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 October 3:
TWU threatens strike over health care $
SEPTA says position won't change; union vows its stance won't either
By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 June 24:
SEPTA gets help with deficit By Jere Downs
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 April 14:
SEPTA-TWU: Extension By DAN GERINGER
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 April 14:
Editorial |
A threat to riders, workers, funding
From the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia - 2005 April 14:
SEPTA deadline delayed 60 days
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia - 2005 April 12:
Deadline draws near for SEPTA talks By Jere Downs
Regarding possible transit strike in Philadelphia on April 15.
News Regarding the
Historic Building, Equipment, and Artifacts of
The Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Current News ***
News Archives
News Related to Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries:
Current News ***
News Archives
News Archive Related to Henry Clay Frick
News Archive Regarding The Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh
News Archive Regarding Public Transit in Pittsburgh
News Archive Regarding Educational Television in Pittsburgh