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Secret NY rail deal ends three-day strike as activists push for transparency
labor9 days ago

Secret NY rail deal ends three-day strike as activists push for transparency

New York’s three-day LIRR strike ended with Governor Hochul announcing a tentative agreement to resume service, but none of the contract terms have been released. The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) denounces the deal as negotiated behind closed doors by the MTA, the five unions, and Albany, and urges full public disclosure and the formation of independent rank-and-file committees to read, discuss, and potentially reject or renegotiate the terms to prevent concessions and restart the strike if needed.

via World Socialist Web Site|
#iwa-rfc#labor#labor-unions
LIRR strike ends as unions reach tentative wage deal
business10 days ago

LIRR strike ends as unions reach tentative wage deal

A three-day strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s largest commuter railroad, ended with a tentative wage deal between unions and the MTA. The agreement includes raises without any additional fare increases and must be ratified by the five unions; roughly 3,500 workers are set to return to work as service resumes in phases. The LIRR’s ridership remains well below pre‑pandemic levels, and fares for the strike period will be prorated or refunded where applicable.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#business#fare-refunds#labor-strike
Third Day of LIRR Strike Keeps NYC Commuters in Limbo as Talks Resume
us-news10 days ago

Third Day of LIRR Strike Keeps NYC Commuters in Limbo as Talks Resume

After a 3,500-worker strike shut down the Long Island Rail Road, negotiators for the MTA and five unions returned to bargaining Monday. Gov. Hochul urged remote work and praised a smoother-than-expected morning commute thanks to emergency transit plans, but there was no immediate progress on wage increases. The MTA and unions remain at an impasse, with contingency measures—such as free shuttles and extra subway service—and congestion-pricing debates in play as talks continue.

via NBC News|
#commuters#hochul#labor-strike
LIRR strike upends New York commutes as remote-work urged
transportation11 days ago

LIRR strike upends New York commutes as remote-work urged

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.

via NBC News|
#emergency-transit-options#lirr-strike#long-island-rail-road
LIRR strike drags into second day, crippling NYC commute
business11 days ago

LIRR strike drags into second day, crippling NYC commute

The Long Island Rail Road’s first strike in 30 years extended into a second day, shutting down service for about 250,000 weekday riders as unions press demands over pay and healthcare premiums; the MTA says it has offered substantial concessions and Gov. Hochul urged renewed bargaining. The agency will run limited shuttle buses, offer Citi Field parking, and encourage remote work as disruptions threaten weekend sports and daily commutes. Former President Trump weighed in on Truth Social, blaming Hochul for the stoppage, while mediation efforts had stalled prior to the walkout.

via The Guardian|
#business#long-island-rail-road#mta
LIRR strike shuts down North America's largest commuter rail system
transportation12 days ago

LIRR strike shuts down North America's largest commuter rail system

Five unions representing about half of the Long Island Rail Road workforce went on strike, shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system after months of stalled contract talks and a prior federal mediation attempt; roughly 250,000 weekday riders face disruption as the MTA offers limited shuttle service and urges telework, while Gov. Hochul pushes for a rapid return to negotiations and warns of possible fare increases.

via The Guardian|
#fare-hikes#long-island-rail-road#mta
LIRR strike shuts down the nation’s largest commuter rail after stalled talks
business12 days ago

LIRR strike shuts down the nation’s largest commuter rail after stalled talks

Long Island Rail Road workers walked off for the first time since 1994, halting service on the country’s largest commuter rail after negotiations with the MTA collapsed. About 3,500 employees were involved, with the union seeking wage increases and healthcare concessions; reports indicate workers were willing to scale back some wage demands in exchange for healthcare cost relief, highlighting a clash over pay and benefits that could affect riders and trigger contingency plans.

via Newsday|
#business#labor-dispute#long-island-rail-road
LIRR shutdown tests New York commutes as unions demand bigger raises
business13 days ago

LIRR shutdown tests New York commutes as unions demand bigger raises

Unions representing roughly half of Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike at 12:01 a.m., halting service and forcing roughly 300,000 daily riders to seek alternatives as contract talks with the MTA stalled. The dispute centers on wages—unions seek 16% over four years while the MTA has offered about 9.5% over three years plus a future rise—amid fare-concern warnings, with Gov. Hochul urging telework and the MTA operating limited free shuttle service for essential travelers.

via NBC News|
#business#fare-increases#labor-negotiations
LIRR at risk of shutdown as union talks near deadline
nation13 days ago

LIRR at risk of shutdown as union talks near deadline

North America’s busiest commuter railroad, the Long Island Rail Road, faces a shutdown risk as unions and the MTA race toward a contract deadline. After a 60-day cooling-off period, talks continue with wage demands; the MTA has offered what it says is a 4.5% increase in the contract’s fourth year via lump-sum payments, while unions seek about 16% over four years. Free limited shuttle buses will operate during rush hours if a deal is not reached, and riders are urged to telework where possible as negotiations proceed.

via PBS|
#labor-unions#long-island-rail-road#mta
LIRR at Risk of Shutdown as Wage Talks Hit Deadline
business14 days ago

LIRR at Risk of Shutdown as Wage Talks Hit Deadline

The Long Island Rail Road, North America’s busiest commuter line, faces a potential shutdown as unions and the MTA race toward a contract deal before a looming deadline. Unions representing about half of the 7,000 workers are pushing for roughly 16% wage increases over four years, while the MTA has floated a fourth-year lump-sum option totaling about 4.5%. A strike could begin if no agreement is reached by the 12:01 a.m. Saturday deadline, threatening a transit disruption for around 250,000 riders on weekdays; the MTA plans limited free shuttles during rush hours and Gov. Hochul urged telework where possible as talks continue.

via AP News|
#business#contract-negotiations#labor-unions
MTA Prepares Contingency Plans Amid Looming LIRR Strike
local-news8 months ago

MTA Prepares Contingency Plans Amid Looming LIRR Strike

The MTA has released a contingency plan for nearly 300,000 LIRR riders in case of a strike by unions representing over 3,700 workers, which could occur as soon as September 18. The plan includes limited bus services and remote work recommendations, as negotiations continue amid union demands for higher pay and the MTA's assertions of already high wages. The situation remains uncertain, with potential impacts on commuters and local communities.

via CBS News|
#commuter-plan#lirr-strike#local-news
LIRR Implements Schedule Changes to Address Grand Central Opening Issues
transportation2 years ago

LIRR Implements Schedule Changes to Address Grand Central Opening Issues

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is implementing schedule changes to address issues stemming from the opening of Grand Central Madison. The adjustments include the introduction of a morning express train from Oyster Bay to Jamaica, adding express trains from Hicksville to Jamaica, restoring some Brooklyn trains, and rerouting certain Grand Central trains to Penn Station. While some commuters appreciate the changes, others believe there is still room for improvement, such as better-timed connections at Jamaica. The first express train under the new schedule departs Oyster Bay on Tuesday.

via News 12 Long Island|
#grand-central#lirr-commuter-council#long-island-rail-road
Former LIRR President Phillip Eng appointed as new MBTA General Manager by Gov. Healey.
transportation3 years ago

Former LIRR President Phillip Eng appointed as new MBTA General Manager by Gov. Healey.

Phillip Eng, former president of the Long Island Rail Road, has been appointed as the new general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) starting April 10. Eng has a track record of improving service and on-time performance in public transit systems. He was previously the executive vice president at The LiRo group, advising public and private sector clients on engineering, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

via The Boston Globe|
#long-island-rail-road#mbta#phillip-eng