Workers on New York commuter rail end their strike after wage deal - Reuters
Workers on New York commuter rail end their strike after wage deal Reuters
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"Negotiations are rarely easy, but I have a lot of respect for the collective bargaining process that unfolded over the last few days."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"Time to get back to work."
— Robert Free , Executive
"We are looking forward to our members getting back to work doing what they do best, which is serving the region."
— Kevin Sexton , Executive
"This will be a relief to our daily riders who experienced a very difficult day today getting to work and home."
— Gerard Bringmann , Activist
"Commuters are dealing with unnecessary dysfunction and thousands of union LIRR workers are being forced to go without a paycheck because of decisions made by a small group of union leaders."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"We’re far apart at this point. We are truly sorry that we are in this situation."
— Kevin Sexton , Executive
"Tonight, the @MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"Tonight, the @MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"Tonight, the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"Our members stood strong even when that meant economic sacrifice by going on strike."
— Matt Hollis , Executive
"This agreement reflects the principles the Coalition advanced throughout this process."
— Nick Peluso , Executive
"the MTA reached a deal with the unions."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
Key People
Gerard Bringmann is the chair of the Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council.
Janno Lieber is the chair and CEO of the MTA.
Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York.
Kevin Sexton is the national vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
National President of the Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition.
National Vice President of the Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition.
Robert Free is the president of the Long Island Rail Road.
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Some 3,500 workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road will end their strike, the first in more than three decades, after a wage deal was reached. Rail service will resume at noon on Tuesday.
Negotiators have reached an agreement to end a strike that halted service on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), North America’s busiest commuter rail system, impacting nearly 250,000 daily commuters. The deal provides fair wages without raising fares or taxes. Specific contract details are pending union ratification.
Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America. The strike affects around 250,000 daily commuters from Long Island to Manhattan, causing increased road traffic and forcing many to work remotely.
Some 3,500 workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road will end their strike, the first in more than three decades, after a wage deal was reached. Rail service will resume at 12pm local time on May 19.
The Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition has reached a voluntary agreement with the Carrier, ending the strike and securing a settlement largely consistent with the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 253.
The LIRR strike has ended after three days now that a compromise has been reached, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Service will resume at noon on Tuesday.
The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions reached a tentative agreement Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Service will resume at noon on Tuesday.
Negotiators have reached a deal to end the three-day strike on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced. Service on the LIRR will resume at noon on Tuesday.
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