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New York rail commuter chaos may be averted as unions and management head to mediation

New York rail commuter chaos may be averted as unions and management head to mediation

Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging hundreds of thousands of commuters to work remotely if possible.

May 18, 2026 at 02:03 AM Original source
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New York rail commuter chaos may be averted as unions and management head to mediation
BBC Newsvia rss

Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging hundreds of thousands of commuters to work remotely if possible.

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Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday
Associated Pressvia ai

Negotiations between unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to end the Long Island Rail Road strike are set to resume on Monday, following a weekend of stalled talks over wages and healthcare premiums.

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LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos
FOX 5 New Yorkvia ai

Governor Kathy Hochul calls for immediate resumption of negotiations between unions and the MTA to prevent further disruptions to Long Island Rail Road services affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters.

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New York governor pleads with unions to resume talks amid North America's largest commuter rail system shut down
PBS Newsvia ai

Governor Kathy Hochul appeals to unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers to return to negotiations, emphasizing the impact of the strike on commuters and workers alike.

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With Long Island Rail Road shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks
Los Angeles Timesvia ai

Governor Kathy Hochul urges unions to resume negotiations to end the strike that has halted Long Island Rail Road services, affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Governor Kathy Hochul pleads with unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers to return to the negotiating table, emphasizing the impact of the strike on commuters and workers.

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