Upper Darby Township and TWU Local 234 Reach Agreement on New Contract

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Upper Darby Township and TWU Local 234 Reach Agreement on New Contract

 Upper Darby, PA – Upper Darby Township officials and the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 234 have successfully negotiated a new contract. The agreement, which was reached on Tuesday evening, extends the previous contract by three years, running through December 31, 2027.

The previous contract was set to expire at 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024. Under the terms of the new agreement, TWU workers will receive a wage increase along with other compensatory benefits. In exchange, union members will contribute more toward their health benefits compared to the previous deal. This agreement reflects fair wages and benefits and job security to our valued employees and also improves the Township's fiscal position in the near term, while also providing long-term relief for taxpayers related to post-retirement benefits.

Upper Darby Township Chief Administrative Officer Crandall Jones remarked, “The negotiations were very productive, and I appreciate the earnest effort from both parties in balancing the needs of our employees with those of the taxpayers.”

Once ratified by their respective bodies, the new contract will take effect on January 1, 2025.