North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
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The GuardianAMay 16, 3:36 PM
North America’s largest 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
New York TimesAMay 16, 3:30 PM
LIRR Labor 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.
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.
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
CBS NewsBMay 16, 4:38 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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PBS NewsHourAMay 16, 3:26 PM
New York strike shuts down North America's largest commuter rail system
The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.
The HillBMay 16, 3:59 PM
Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines
The five unions representing LIRR workers are seeking a 5% wage increase, while the MTA believes a 3% raise is appropriate for the contract.
BloombergAMay 16, 2:41 PM
Long Island Rail Workers Strike in First Walkout Since 1994 - Bloomberg.com
Long Island Rail Workers Strike in First Walkout Since 1994 Bloomberg.com
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Washington ExaminerCMay 16, 3:11 PM
New York City commuter rail unions start strike affecting 300,000 riders daily
The commuter rail system that runs between Long Island and New York City is effectively shut down after 3,500 unionized workers went on strike early Saturday. The Long Island Rail Road, which is the l
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’
Washington TimesCMay 16, 4:16 PM
Trump rips Gov. Hochul over commuter rail strike: 'It's your fault'
President Trump fumed after workers for the Long Island Rail Road -- the nation's largest commuter train line -- went on strike Saturday morning, blaming New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for workers walking
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