Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs in on potential LIRR strike, blames White House for situation

Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs in on potential LIRR strike, blames White House for situation

Members of five unions are considering a walkout as soon as Thursday, Sept. 18, a situation Hochul blamed on the Trump White House.

Unclear if Hochul will ask White House to intervene

One union called on Hochul to order the MTA back to the bargaining table or meet with them to plan for an "orderly shutdown of operations."

Potential LIRR Strike Looms as Union Votes on Walkout

timesng.com: NEW YORK — New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the possibility of a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike during a news conference on September 10, 2025. A coalition of five unions representing about 3,400 railroad employees is considering a strike as early as September 18. The unions demand a 16% pay increase over three […] This post Potential LIRR Strike Looms as Union Votes on Walkout appeared first on Potential LIRR Strike Lo…