Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown
Summary
A strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) caused major delays and cancellations for thousands of commuters in New York during Monday’s rush hour. The strike started after workers and management could not agree on pay and work conditions, but talks have resumed with help from government officials.Key Facts
- About 3,500 LIRR workers began striking on Saturday over pay and work rules.
- The strike affected around 250,000 daily riders traveling between New York and its eastern suburbs, including Long Island.
- New York’s Penn Station, normally very busy, was unusually quiet Monday morning due to the strike.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) offered free shuttle buses but warned of heavy traffic and delays.
- Unions are asking for a 5% wage increase starting June, while the MTA offered 3% to 4.5%.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged both sides to return to negotiations and said the state supports fair wages but must avoid big fare hikes and tax increases.
- This is the first LIRR strike in over 30 years.
- Union workers protested in Midtown Manhattan, emphasizing their desire to return to work with better pay and conditions.
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