Forget about buying a Ben's smoked meat sandwich for awhile.Employees at the famous downtown deli went on strike Thursday for the first time in the restaurant's 98 year history, complaining of management by neglect. They cite a lack of air conditioning and management's contempt for their collective agreement as reasons for their walkout.The restaurant's lawyer Danny Kaufer says at the moment there are no discussions between the parties. "We will decide over the weekend what our next step will be.” Kaufer said.