Things can get tense. Leary told the Daily News that Viagra is the fourth-most commonly prescribed drug for Local 234 members. The top three drugs are used to treat ulcers and high cholesterol levels. The Viagra example outraged Local 234 members. Leary has kept a low profile since then, not appearing at press conferences this week to discuss the negotiations.
Health care is one of the issues on the table.
Egan also refused to say if a contract extension is coming. We'll continue to try to use that as our goal to try to get done by the contract deadline. Unless the union authorizes a strike, operations and services will continue as normal. He expects to be briefed on negotiations today. A Local 234 strike would halt service on all buses, trolleys and subways in the city.