Original sentence: On December 20, 2005, Toussaint announced the start the start of the 2005 New York City transit strike after a protracted contract dispute with the MTA
Edited sentence: Among his demands from the MTA are a 9 percent yearly raise for all employees (who earn, on average, over $60,000 a year for relatively unskilled labor), and a lowering of the age at which an employee is eligible for full pension to 50 from 55 (the national retirement age is currently 65 and rising).He is known for his utter disregard for all New Yorkers except those who are part of his union.His salary is over $250,000 per year, and he has access to a fleet of union SUVs for transportation.On December 20, 2005, Toussaint announced the start the start of the 2005 New York City transit strike after a protracted contract dispute with the MTA, breaking New York State law