New York rail commuter chaos may be averted as unions and management head to mediation
Summary
Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) went on strike over pay and work conditions, threatening commuter travel. A federal agency has called both sides to mediation to try to end the strike and avoid disruption for hundreds of thousands of passengers.Key Facts
- About 3,500 LIRR workers went on strike starting Saturday.
- This was the first strike on the LIRR in over 30 years.
- The strike began after failure to reach a deal on pay and work rules.
- The National Mediation Board is now helping the unions and management negotiate.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) warned of severe travel delays and asked commuters to work from home if possible.
- Local events, including New York Mets baseball games, faced transport problems due to the strike.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged a quick agreement to prevent ongoing problems.
- The MTA chair said the agency cannot agree to a deal that would harm its budget.
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