LIRR Strike: 250K Commuters Affected, Wage Dispute Continues
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- Published
- May 16, 2026
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- 1:55
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- Last updated
- May 17, 2026
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The Long Island Rail Road is on strike, affecting 250,000 daily commuters. Unions and MTA failed to reach a new contract, leading to a wage dispute. Unions seek a 16% increase, while MTA offers 9.5% over three years. Governor Hochul urges remote work, and MTA provides free buses for essential workers. This strike echoes a similar near-strike in September …
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The Long Island Rail Road is on strike, affecting 250,000 daily commuters. Unions and MTA failed to reach a new contract, leading to a wage dispute. Unions seek a 16% increase, while MTA offers 9.5% over three years. Governor Hochul urges remote work, and MTA provides free buses for essential workers. This strike echoes a similar near-strike in September and the last one in 1994. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is
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