Shutdown of US’s largest commuter rail system enters second day amid strike
Summary
The Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system in North America, stopped running on Friday night due to a strike by union workers. The strike is the first in 30 years and affects many commuters in New York City and its suburbs. Negotiations between the unions and the transit agency have stalled over pay and healthcare costs.Key Facts
- The strike began just after midnight Friday when about half of the railroad’s workers stopped working.
- Five unions are involved in the strike, representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) runs the railroad and says it offered pay increases the unions wanted.
- Talks between the unions and the MTA broke down mainly over salaries and healthcare premiums.
- The strike is the first for the railroad since 1994 and affects around 250,000 daily riders.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged people to work from home and blamed the Trump administration for ending mediation early.
- President Trump denied involvement and said the governor is responsible, offering to help solve the issue.
- Limited shuttle buses to subway stations are running, but they cannot handle all usual passengers.
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