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ahnakneemoose

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6. Yes

Reply to mike_c (Reply #3)

Sun May 17, 2026, 07:53 PM

17 hrs ago

In this (very specific) situation (for the greater good of those using this service each and every day), simply let the trains run while continuing to negotiate.

OR, advance new negotiators (!)...

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What the heck? littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #1

This Is Outrageous ahnakneemoose 17 hrs ago #2

are you saying the governors should kneecap a righteous strike? mike_c 17 hrs ago #3

Yes ahnakneemoose 17 hrs ago #6

Maybe they will go back to work joshdawg 17 hrs ago #4

OR force the LIRR to pay and benefit what the workers want! Omaha Steve 17 hrs ago #5

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