An impediment

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Tracklayers' DispleasureFirst paragraph
0-4"The Union has voted to strike," she says. "There are complaints about the pay and the choice of direction."
5-6?"The Union has voted to strike," she says. "In reaction to the way the Board has treated us."
7+?"The Union has voted to strike," she says. "In reaction to the way the Board has treated us. Our work is unsafe and badly paid, and the directors have shown extreme self-interest."
Tracklayers' DispleasureSecond paragraph
0-2[…] you cannot help noticing a little chagrin in her voice […] "You've sometimes been truly a friend to the workers. But the Union thinks this is the right moment to […] argue for a greater share of worker ownership. […] I must say that I agree. […]"
3+[…] Something else is speaking along with her, as though there were unison inside the helmet. "The Tracklayers wish […] for a greater share of worker ownership. You've seen a little of what we can accomplish […] but you have a great deal further to go."

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Hear her out
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    Success

    A series of claims

    • Furnacesmall.png The Tracklayers are striking for better supplies and conditions. (Sets Tracklayers' Work Stoppage to 100 - Disgruntled Workers' Strike)
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Promise to fight this on her side
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    Unlocked with  4

     

    Success

    Your bluff

    • Furnacesmall.png The Tracklayers are striking for better supplies and conditions. (Sets Tracklayers' Work Stoppage to 100 - Disgruntled Workers' Strike)
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Express some surprise
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    Locked with  4

     

    Success

    Not friends

    • Furnacesmall.png The Tracklayers are striking for better supplies and conditions. (Sets Tracklayers' Work Stoppage to 100 - Disgruntled Workers' Strike)
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