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Talks set to resume this week to avert LIRR strike
NEW YORK (WABC) --
Talks are set to resume this week in the ongoing labor dispute between MTA and the LIRR union workers.
Federal mediators have agreed to join the talks and hope to avoid a strike by the union, which wants a 17 percent raise over six years while leaving work rules and pensions alone.
The MTA offered that hike over seven years and wants workers to pay more of their health care costs. Currently, LIRR workers don't contribute toward their health insurance.
Unions representing 5,400 workers threatened to walk off the job if no deal is reached by July 20th. More talks are scheduled for Tuesday.
http://7online.com/business/talks-set-to-resume-this-week-to-avert-lirr-strike/160009/