New York commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
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The GuardianAMay 16, 12:41 PM
New York commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
Workers at the Long Island Rail Road, serving the eastern New York metropolitan area, walked off the job on Saturday North America’s largest commuter rail system was shut down on Saturday after unioni
ABC NewsBMay 16, 4:52 AM
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America
New York TimesAMay 16, 4:41 AM
Long Island Rail Road Workers Are on Strike. Here’s What to Know.
America’s busiest passenger rail service shut down on Saturday after unions and transit officials failed to agree on a new contract.
New York TimesAMay 16, 12:46 PM
Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.
CBS NewsBMay 16, 2:42 PM
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
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Washington TimesCMay 16, 12:49 PM
North America's largest commuter rail system LIRR shuts down as workers strike
North America's largest commuter rail system was shut down Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike.
Just the NewsCMay 16, 12:00 AM
Trump blasts Hochul for blaming him for Long Island Rail Road strike
Trump wrote on Truth Social: ‘This would be an easy one for BRUCE BLAKEMAN. He should be your next Governor and New York State would turn around fast’
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