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Patch Question: How Does the Verizon Strike Affect You?

Verizon representative doesn't expect any interruption of service.

Verizon workers went on strike Sunday after ongoing labor negotiations failed.

Despite the sudden loss of its existing workforce, Verizon's media relations director, John Bonomo, said the company doesn't expect any disruption in its field and telephone-based customer service departments.

Workers were seen striking outside of the St. James and Commack transportation hubs.

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