PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2026) – SEPTA and the Fraternal Order of Transit Police (FOTP) Lodge #109 today announced a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers, averting the possibility of a strike. The previous contract expired on March 31, 2026.
The tentative agreement will now go to FOTP members for a ratification vote, and then to the SEPTA Board.
“I want to thank the negotiators on both sides for their tireless efforts and professionalism throughout this bargaining process,” said SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. “The SEPTA Board looks forward to considering the agreement following the ratification process.”
“We have been committed to negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that is fair to the hardworking men and women of the SEPTA Transit Police Department,” said Transit Officer and FOTP Lodge #109 President Omari J. Bervine. “I want to thank the negotiators for their diligence, and also SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer for his role in helping us reach a resolution.”
Transit Police officers have been the force behind a record decline in crime on SEPTA. Serious crime is at its lowest level in more than a decade, and significant progress has been made in the effort to combat fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
“The safety and security of our riders and employees is SEPTA’s top priority, and that starts with the hard work of our Transit Police officers,” Sauer said. “We are pleased to have a tentative agreement that is fair to our current officers and will continue to make a career with the SEPTA Transit Police attractive to new recruits.”
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