Picketers at Ronkonkoma station

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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