Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines
Summary
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road have stopped working to protest for higher pay. The five unions want a 5% wage increase, but the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) offers only 3%.Key Facts
- Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service has been suspended due to worker strikes.
- Five unions represent the LIRR workers involved in the strike.
- The unions want a 5% increase in wages.
- The MTA proposes a 3% wage increase.
- The disagreement is over the terms of the new worker contract.
- Strikes affect daily train service and commuters who rely on LIRR.
- Negotiations between the unions and MTA are ongoing.
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