‘COMPLETELY NOT TRUE’: Union president PUSHES BACK on MTA over strike offer claims
Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen addresses the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike, refuting MTA claims about rejected offers and highlights union demands for fair wage increases on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
00:00 The Story of the LIRR Strike
01:15 Responding to MTA Chairman Janno Lieber
02:00 Union Demands: 14.5% Wage Increase
03:30 The Cost of Living in New York vs. Pay
04:15 Work Rules and Overtime Disputes
05:15 Timing the Strike Before Memorial Day
05:45 When Will the LIRR Strike End?
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