Nov 7th, 2009 - Philly
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Gov. Rendell, who tried to broker a settlement, blamed the leadership of Transport Workers Union Local 234 for the breakdown and called for a direct vote by union members on the proposed contact. If such a vote isn't taken by tomorrow, the governor said, he would withdraw nearly $7 million in state funds offered to pay for worker bonuses.
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.
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