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I feel bad for anybody who’s going to lose their jobs because of his tactics. But it’s not our fault; it’s his tactics.

Simon Kourounis, a union member who rejected New York Gov. Cuomo's concessions deal that would have put a two-year freeze on broad layoffs. Layoff notices have now started to go out to the first of 3,496 employees.

Simon Kourounis, a union member who rejected New York Gov. Cuomo's concessions deal that would have put a two-year freeze on broad layoffs. Layoff notices have now started to go out to the first of 3,496 employees.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.