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Long Island Rail Road Unions and MTA Remain Split Over Wage Increase
Rail workers at the Long Island Rail Road could go on strike after labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority failed to reach agreement on a wage increase. The dispute has already led to disrupted service on the Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit lines to and from New York City.
May 15, 1:33 PM·1m read4 sources
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Labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority remain split over a wage increase for rail workers at the Long Island Rail Road, raising the prospect of a strike. The Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit are already operating with disrupted service to and from New York City.
Hundreds of thousands of commuters from the New York City suburbs would face additional disruptions if a strike occurs.
Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reported ongoing service interruptions on lines serving New York City. The disruptions stem from the unresolved contract negotiations between the unions and the authority. The two sides have not reached agreement on wages despite continued talks. A strike would affect passenger rail operations across the New York metropolitan area.
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