But I believe I know a deal can be reached to end this strike and end it soon. But to reach the deal, as I've said before, the MTA needs a partner. The MTA has made multiple generous offers with real wage increases. I urge both sides to come together as soon as possible and resolve this to avoid a prolonged strike that will disrupt the lives of hardworking New Yorkers and affect the pocketbooks of the union members that their leaders are representing. (25:30–25:36)
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Asserts that the MTA has proposed several offers including wage increases.
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