The following is a statement by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. concerning the transit strike:

"It is extremely regrettable that the labor talks between TWU Local 100 and the MTA have come to this. While New Yorkers will rise to any challenge, this strike will have a devastating effect on our City's economy, especially during the height of the holiday season. I ask the TWU leadership to end the strike immediately and urge both parties to return to the negotiating table without delay in order to settle this dispute."

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