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Kathy Hochul: “This contract will ensure that 3,500 Long Island Railroad…”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Governor Hochul Delivers LIRR Strike Negotiations Update

Published | Video Starts at 00:42

Number one, protecting affordability for Long Islanders and commuters while giving fair wages to the employees. And by working and negotiating together, we have a reach that kind of deal. This contract will ensure that 3,500 Long Island Railroad employees will be paid fairly for their labor. I want them to know this. I deeply value and respect the hard work they do. They're out there every single day making sure the job gets done. (00:42–00:49)

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