LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.
Summary
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers are on strike, causing disruptions for weekend travelers and raising concerns for Monday’s busy commute. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has activated backup plans, including shuttle buses and recommended subway routes, but negotiations between the union and MTA have stopped without an agreement on pay and healthcare.Key Facts
- LIRR workers began striking early Saturday, continuing into Sunday and expected through Monday.
- The LIRR is North America’s busiest commuter rail, serving about 250,000 riders on weekdays.
- The strike affects travel from Long Island to New York City, especially on Monday morning.
- The MTA is providing free shuttle buses from some Long Island stations to subway connections starting Monday.
- Union and MTA negotiations broke down over wages and healthcare costs.
- The union says the MTA delayed negotiation talks; the MTA says the union quit talks to strike.
- The MTA says LIRR workers are among the highest-paid railroad employees and wants to avoid budget problems affecting taxpayers.
- Weekend events in New York City were disrupted due to limited or no LIRR service.
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