NYC transit strike

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Actually, there is a state law in New York which does make it illegal for them to strike.

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Yes. An oppressive law. How can legitimately you force someone to labor against their will?

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They're not being forced to work. They simply aren't being allowed to strike. They have the freedom to quite their job if they don't want it.

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Is there another (oppressive) law preventing them from being fired if they "strike" (as opposed to "not showing up")?

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I dont understand how this law is oppressive. A strike would cripple the economy of the city, thus the workers are not allowed to strike.
Their salary increase demands are pretty damn steep if you ask me, they will never get what they demand.