Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded for LIRR unions to restart bargaining as the system’s first strike since 1994 halted service and threatened weekday commutes; negotiations stalled over pay and healthcare premiums, with the MTA planning limited shuttle service and Hochul urging remote work where possible while talks continue. Trump criticized the situation, arguing blame lies elsewhere.
- New York governor pleads with unions to resume talks amid North America's largest commuter rail system shut down PBS
- New York rail strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos BBC
- With the Long Island Rail Road shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks CNBC
- Opinion | The solution to the Long Island transit strike is obvious The Washington Post
- LIRR strike update: New York Gov. Hochul calls for talks to resume between the MTA and the unions ABC7 New York
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