Could Philly Transit Strike Impact Elections?

There's the proverb that starts, "for want of a nail, the horseshoe was lost..." and ends with a war being lost. With the battleground state of Pennsylvania key to a Dem victory on November 8, high voter turnout is essential, especially in the Dem stronghold of Philadelphia.  That's why reading about the Philadelphia transit workers strike that began at midnight is so disturbing.

The strike impacts the buses, subway, and trolleys in and around Philadelphia, and if it continues through election day, could stymie many tens of thousands of voters who rely on public transportation to get to the polls. Adding to the problem is the fact that Pennsylvania is not an "early voting" state. The local transport workers union is striking over health insurance costs, pensions, and "worker rest" provisions in their contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which may seek a temporary restraining order if the strike threatens to continue to election day.

The authorities and union have to fix this, and enough in advance of November 8 so that people can plan accordingly.