Rare strike forces busiest US commuter line to a halt
Summary
Five unions of the Long Island Railroad workers started a strike on May 16, stopping the busiest commuter rail service in the US. Talks to end the strike continued into Sunday night, with government officials and union leaders trying to reach an agreement before the new workweek.Key Facts
- The Long Island Railroad has been shut down since May 16 due to a strike by five unions.
- The strike is over workers seeking higher wages from the Metropolitan Transport Authority.
- Negotiations have been happening for years without success.
- President Donald Trump's administration tried to help negotiate in September but was unsuccessful.
- May 16 was the first day the workers could legally strike.
- If the strike continues, the US Congress might step in to reopen the railroad.
- The strike affects thousands of daily commuters in New York.
- Talks between union leaders and New York government officials were ongoing on Sunday night.
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