SEPTA strike could happen as soon as Friday, school district says impacted students won’t be marked late

The vote does not mean workers plan to immediately walk off the job but gives union leaders the authority to call a strike if contract negotiations do not progress.

Former SEPTA union president Willie Brown won raises and parental leave — and led two disruptive strikes. His successor promises to follow in his footsteps.

SEPTA’s police force will begin working longer hours in an effort to prevent crime over the holidays on the mass transit system.