<p>&quot;It&#39;s not just about the wages&quot; said&nbsp;Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen General Chairman&nbsp;Michael Sullivan. He spoke about the LIRR contract negotiations&nbsp;while on the picket line Saturday morning.</p>


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