LOL!
So, in other words, it's the MTA's fault?
LOLOLOLOL!
The MTA caves on every proposal but one - namely that the pension needs to be readjusted - and they even cave on that one by asking for a cheaper-to-the-employees upfront contribution instead of a seven-year benefit delay and it's their fault?
Not only is it hilarious that you cite the NYT's account as authoritative - which is a ridiculous notion on its face - but you can't even read through the spin!