Riders navigate the first weekday of a strike that has shut down the largest US commuter rail system
Summary
A strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the busiest commuter rail system in the United States, has entered its third day, disrupting travel for many commuters in New York City’s suburbs. Negotiations between the workers’ unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Agency have so far failed to reach an agreement.Key Facts
- The strike began early Saturday morning and has shut down the Long Island Rail Road.
- The LIRR serves hundreds of thousands of commuters living in Brooklyn, Queens, and two Long Island counties.
- Talks between the unions and the agency continued into early Monday but ended without a deal.
- The National Mediation Board and New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged the parties to reach an agreement.
- Workers are demanding a wage increase to match the cost of living.
- Many commuters have had to use cars, buses, and subways to get to work, causing more congestion.
- Union members have been picketing at major train stations with slogans about fair pay and contracts.
- The strike is affecting both weekday travel and the daily routines of workers, such as teachers needing to pick up their children.
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