With North America’s largest commuter rail system shut down, NY governor begs unions to resume talks
Summary
Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road went on strike, shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system for the first time in 30 years. New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged the unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to resume contract talks to end the strike quickly.Key Facts
- The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the busiest commuter rail system in North America.
- About half of the LIRR’s workers, represented by five unions, went on strike early Saturday.
- The strike stopped all train service on the LIRR starting just after midnight Friday.
- The unions say they want better pay to keep up with New York’s rising cost of living.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul invited the unions back to the bargaining table to avoid longer disruption.
- The strike could affect hundreds of thousands of commuters who rely on the LIRR to travel to and from New York City.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority runs the LIRR and is negotiating with the unions.
- This is the first LIRR strike in 30 years.
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