Readers Cameraphone: SEPTA’s Union Employees, Leading The Brave Fight For Jigsaw Puzzle Time
I did a double take when I saw this scene at the Market-Frankford EL stop at 8th and Market this morning. The handwritten sign that is cut off on the right of the photo says “window closed.” It appears that closing down that window has given this SEPTA employee plenty of time to work on the giant jigsaw puzzle (pictured)… amazing. “Jigsaw puzzle time” must be one of the new contract stipulations.
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November 23rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
That’s not a jigsaw puzzle… Septa has just issued two-dimensional abacuses to employees (some assembly required). It may take awhile, but once they’re set up, change will be accurately provided and with a smile.
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
fuck these assholes.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Glad to see the stalwart defenders of the working class (as I’ve been told in the Philebrity comments section) standing up for another inalienable right.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
a puzzle? really? haven’t these guys learned to waste time on the internet yet?
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Enraged? Yes. Surprised? Sadly not.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
If you squint really hard it looks just like a table full of change that they are ready to helpfully exchange to passengers with large bills.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Anyone who stuck up for the strike, the union, the workers, or Willie Brown in the name of being “pro-labor”: please take note.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
guess it wouldn’t really be newsworthy if they were caught commenting on blog posts during their lunch break.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
OH COOL!! I’m gonna put a puzzle together at my job and then ask for a raise, better benefits, etc and threaten to (continue) not work if I don’t get what I want.
That should work out real nice, I’m sure.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I love puzzles. One of my favorites is the one where SEPTA booth employees have all this money in front of them, coins, bills, etc. but can’t ever make change.
What’s the newfangled machine there with all the buttons that have numbers? Also, the windex and brown paper towels are pretty neat. I guess that’s because Bobby Boothguy spilled an orange soda last night when he was playing his PSP. As far as I can tell, the only thing a subway booth needs is a body there, and nothing else. All they ever do is tell you they can’t make change, and shit, maybe all you need is a sign.
The strike encouraged me to buy a bike for a cool 3 hunny, and I must say it’s the best investment I’ve made in years.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Congrats CEF – just make sure you stay off the sidewalk with your new bike.
To be fair, ALL – it is SEPTA policy to not give out change at these booths. I’m still mad at TWU though. The fact that they continuously milk the budget isn’t going to help the implementation of Smart cards or the purchasing/repair of necessary token machines.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Everyday more and more people should stop there and check in and ask them how the puzzle is coming along.
I never understood how someone who collects dollar bills & coins all day can’t hand out change?
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
@uncle cos
that’s an awesome idea. I second this!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
From a msg board to be not named…
Went to the station today at 8th and Chesnut. Guy in the booth was building a puzzle, went to the other side to buy tokens from the machine (cause there isnt a token machine on the east side and puzzle guy isnt allowed to sell me tokens) and the woman in the booth was knitting.
November 24th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Went by there this morning, and not only was the puzzle still out, but it was moving along fairly well.
$50k a year, plus benefits, and a guaranteed raise…