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    TWU Local 234 president Willie Brown said the union's constitution does not permit a direct membership vote on a contract rejected by the union's executive committee. "We're not going to take it to a vote ... For the same reason the president of the United States would not bypass Congress and go directly to the people." He dismissed Rendell's demand as an effort to divide the union. Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
    We're not going to take it to a vote ... For the same reason the president of the United States would not bypass Congress and go directly to the people.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
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SEPTA deal collapses amid widespread blame
  1. I asked for one thing that blew this thing up
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  2. Jeff Brooks is a good friend of mine. If he could get us a contract, great....We are not divided
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  3. It's a shame, it's just a shame.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  4. I guess we will be here for a while.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  5. They don't trust SEPTA on this
    Bob Brady – Bob Brady SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  6. I know there are people who disagree with me, but that's democracy.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  7. Right now, we're not sure who's in charge.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  8. We are willing to pay for a forensic audit. What are they afraid of?
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  9. I agree with the governor - the members would vote for this deal. It's a good deal.
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago
  10. It's very curious that Willie disappeared after being the point person for so long
    SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 month ago

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