[lehighguy]

The MTA contract has to be renegotiated every few years. At issue now is one of those renogotiations. If the workers aren't allowed to strike, HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSE TO NEGOTIATE THIER CONTRACT. What leverage do they have? If management gives them nothing, what are they suppose to do about it. Yes, they have paid thier wages and benefits under the OLD CONTRACT.

Workers can't just walk away when the vast bulk of thier compensation comes from benefit and retirement packages based on years of service. They need leverage in order to negotiate a new contract. During each contract period if you want to impose a no strike clause that is fine. But what about in between contract periods?

They didn't agree to a no strike clause because they wanted too, or because they got a special concession in exchange. The government IMPOSED the law.