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Taxi Drivers Declare Victory in Court, Establish Oversight for Philadelphia Parking Authority
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March 22, 2009 12:48 AM PDT
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On Friday February 20th, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in the case of the Taxi Workers Alliance vs. The Philadelphia Parking Authority. The court ruled in favor of the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance (UTWA) giving the Commonwealth Court jurisdiction over PPA and offering taxi drivers a place to have their voice heard in regards to PPA regulations.

Members of the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance celebrated the victory as an important step in winning back simple workers rights in the industry.

Megan Williamson talked to Ron Blount, President of the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance, about this important victory.