Service on the Long Island Rail Road remained suspended Monday as negotiations continued between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five striking rail unions, CNN reported.
Union officials and MTA leadership signaled cautious optimism after marathon talks resumed Sunday. James Louis of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers told CNN that discussions appeared “more promising” than a day earlier. MTA CEO Janno Lieber also said negotiators were moving in a “positive direction.”
Travel chaos is affecting thousands of New Yorkers as the Long Island Rail Road strike continues into its third day, marking its first weekday disruption. pic.twitter.com/jBI3KUNcHX
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The strike began Saturday after last-minute contract talks collapsed over wages and working conditions. Workers are seeking their first pay raise since 2022, reportedly in the 4% to 5% range.
The LIRR, America’s busiest commuter railroad, normally serves roughly 250,000 passengers daily. According to the MTA, shuttle buses arranged by New York officials can handle only a fraction of normal commuter traffic.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged commuters to expect delays and work remotely if possible.
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