Shuttle Workers' Strike Breaks Record

[Crewleader]

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. -- A strike by 450 space shuttle workers broke a record on the Space Coast on Wednesday.

The picket line has continued for 113 days, which is the longest strike ever at Kennedy Space Center, WESH 2 News reported.

The workers and management can only hope it will end soon. It's been so long that the picketers are making themselves at home with equipment such as fans and rocking chairs.

Life on the picket line isn't easy, but management sent a message meant to tell workers it's not ready to end the strike. Temporary replacements for the striking shuttle workers are being hired.

The workers interpreted the message differently. They said the company is showing signs of strain.

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