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Question of the Day Topic: Verizon Strike

An estimated 45,000 workers went on strike this week.

About 45,000-unionized Verizon workers , after their contracts expired at midnight on Sunday.

The decision to strike impacted workers from Massachusetts to Virginia, and labor and management blamed each other for what has brought forth the company's first strike since 2000.

Verizon claims that the union is not agreeing to a $100 per month employee contribution to health care. The unions, meanwhile, says Verizon wants to cut employee pensions and health care benefits, along with capping sick time at five days per person and instituting merit pay.

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The strike is resonating close by; more than two dozen Verizon workers , on Providence Highway and in Dedham Square, Monday.

For today's questions, we're wondering what Westwood residents think about this: Do you support the Verizon workers as they engage in their strike? If you are a Verizon worker affected by the strike, what are your thoughts on the matter?

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