LIRR strike upends New York commutes as remote-work urged
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New York officials urged remote work as a Long Island Rail Road strike shut down service for hundreds of thousands of riders, triggering emergency shuttle buses and extra subway service. The first LIRR walkout in about 30 years highlighted a stalled labor dispute, with unions arguing for higher wages and management saying negotiations will continue as riders cope with limited alternatives.
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- LIRR strike day 3: MTA and unions resume talks qz.com
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