Now, New York, everyone knows, is a pro labor state. We believe in working men and women receiving a fair wage and benefits. But The MTA cannot agree to a contract that would raise fares as much as 8% and risk hiking taxes for Long Islanders. I have worked too long and hard to reduce costs for our residents, and I will not allow that to be undone. (23:27–23:36)
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Asserts that the proposed contract could increase fares by 8% and raise taxes.
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