LIRR, Unions Meet Face to Face as Threat of a Strike Continues. Here's the Latest.

‘Long Island At A Standstill’: LIRR Strike Looms As Unions, MTA Continue Negotiating Contract

Long Island Rail Road unions say they're prepared to strike May 16. Here's where both sides say the contract negotiations stand.

LIRR, unions meet face to face as threat of a strike continues. Here's the latest.

The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.

MTA says LIRR workers threatening to strike are the highest paid in U.S. Unions cite high cost of living.

Workers threatening to strike earned a median of $131,000 in 2024. Unions say high cost of living and higher raises won by other railroaders justify their demands.

LIRR strike threat: talks resume before May 16 deadline

The LIRR system is the largest commuter rail network in the nation. An estimated 300,000 people each day depend on the trains from Long Island to New York City...

Unions, MTA resume talks as LIRR strike threat looms on May 16

There is another effort underway to avoid a strike that could bring several forms of public transit to a halt.

Looming deadline threatens new LIRR strike

Contract negotiations between five unions representing Long Island Railroad workers and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are underway, but If the two sides don’t reach an agreement, the New York City region faces the threat of a strike that could begin at 12:01 a.m. May 16. With a railway that carries roughly 300,000 riders a day, the imminent deadline has the MTA planning for an all-service shutdown. Union leaders say they’re fighting …