Earlier, the MTA had warned probationary workers that if they did not show up to work, they risked being fired — something the unions described as illegal.

Rob Free, LIRR president, when asked if any probationary employees had been fired for not showing up, said "no action has been taken."

He added he wants employees to come to work.

"That's their responsibility," Free said. 

With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. Credit: Newsday Staff; File Footage

Breaking down your commuting options With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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