Leaders of Transport Workers Union Local 234 – which represents thousands of SEPTA operators, mechanics and others – sent a strong message to the transit agency warning that a strike could happen at any time .

"The patience is over. A strike is imminent. It's going to happen today. It's going to happen tomorrow and there will be support," John Samuelsen, international president of the TWU, said on Friday, Dec. 5.

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As detailed by NBC10's news gathering partner, KYW Newsradio, contract talks ended abruptly last week when union officials walked out of negotiations .

Members of the union unanimously voted to authorize a strike on Sunday, Nov. 16 as the union seeks a new contract.

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