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The city must have thought that because there are laws against striking in New York, that they can exploit the workers forever without any consequences.
I think it is repulsive that a state can have laws that punish workers to such a high magnitude.
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The subway operators are being "exploited" at a current salary of $62,438 a year. Train conductors make $53,000. Subway booth clerks make $50,720. Bus drivers make $62,551.
The increase in salary being asked for would push subway operators salaries up to $78,654 a year.
Exploitation indeed.
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How do these wages compare to other jobs in the NYC area? What about in relation to the cost of living in that area?