Picketers gather at the Ronkonkoma LIRR station early Saturday after...

Picketers gather at the Ronkonkoma LIRR station early Saturday after five unions went on strike over a contract dispute. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost

Union members began picketing at LIRR stations soon after their leaders left talks and announced a strike against the railroad. 

Close to 50 were out with signs in front of the Ronkonkoma station. 

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