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Kathy Hochul: “Unions. You're invited back in. We didn't want you to leave…”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Governor Hochul Holds Briefing on Long Island Rail Road Strike

Published | Video Starts at 23:09

They walked away from the table. We were there that night and we were there again yesterday. We should ask that question of the unions. Okay, you hear it here. Unions. You're invited back in. We didn't want you to leave. You left. You are welcome to come back. I'll provide refreshments, whatever you like. Just come on back. This is important to show that we have partners who are willing to get to a resolution to this because it's hurting their members as well as our commuters. (23:09–36:04)

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Asserts that the unions left the negotiation and are invited to return.

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