Long Island Railroad Shut Down by Union Strike
Five unions representing Long Island Railroad workers began a strike on May 16, halting service on one of the busiest U.S. commuter lines. Negotiations between union leaders and New York government representatives continued into Sunday night.
France 24Five unions representing workers on the Long Island Railroad went on strike on May 16, shutting down service on one of the busiest U.S. commuter lines. The rail network has remained closed since the walkout began.
Talks between union leaders and New York government representatives were ongoing into Sunday night. Officials hoped to reach an agreement that would allow service to resume before the work week. The Trump administration had attempted to assist with negotiations in September but those efforts did not produce a settlement.
May 16 marked the first day the workers could legally strike after earlier talks failed. If no agreement is reached soon, U.S. Congress could intervene to reopen the line.
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