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LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms
local3 days ago

LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a 4.5% raise (spaced over 14.5 months) plus a $3,000 lump sum and a move to electronic payroll, but the MTA did not secure reforms to costly work rules like double pay for engineers. Full contract terms remain undisclosed, and ratification by the five unions and the MTA board is still required. Budget flexibility suggests fare increases will stay within the usual biannual 4%, rather than a larger hike.

via Gothamist|
#lirr#local#mta
Ukraine Says FSB Headquarters Hit in Occupied Kherson, Around 100 Russians Killed or Wounded
world4 days ago

Ukraine Says FSB Headquarters Hit in Occupied Kherson, Around 100 Russians Killed or Wounded

Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) says its Alpha Center struck the Russian FSB HQ in occupied Kherson, destroying the building and a Pantsir-S1 system; President Zelenskyy says roughly 100 Russian personnel were killed or wounded, and Kyiv vows to continue precision strikes on enemy rear targets as the war drags on; exact location and officer identities are still being verified.

via Defense Express|
#fsb#kherson-oblast#ssu
Samsung workers strike threatens memory-chip supply amid shortage
tech6 days ago

Samsung workers strike threatens memory-chip supply amid shortage

More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea will start an 18‑day strike at domestic memory‑chip plants after bonus negotiations collapsed, raising concerns about memory‑chip production amid a global shortage; the union is seeking a 15% operating‑profit bonus and removal of a cap on wages, while the government has urged a negotiated settlement and may intervene if needed, potentially tightening supply from the world’s largest memory‑chip producer.

via The Verge|
#bonuses#labor-union#memory-chips
Samsung union threatens 18-day strike over bonus caps, risking global memory-chip supply
technology6 days ago

Samsung union threatens 18-day strike over bonus caps, risking global memory-chip supply

Nearly 48,000 Samsung workers, mostly chip plant staff, threaten an 18-day walkout over demands to abolish the 50% cap on annual bonuses and to set aside 15% of operating profit for a worker bonus pool, with changes binding beyond this year. Samsung offered one-off higher bonuses this year and argued against removing the cap; rival SK Hynix has higher bonus practices after removing caps, fueling union pressure. If the strike proceeds, it could disrupt DRAM/NAND production amid a global shortage and harm Korea’s economy, though a court injunction requires essential staffing of about 7,087 workers.

via The Guardian|
#bonuses#memory-chips#samsung-electronics
LIRR strike stalls commutes as buses replace trains on day three
local8 days ago

LIRR strike stalls commutes as buses replace trains on day three

Long Island Rail Road remains shut on the first weekday of a strike now in its third day, forcing riders to take replacement shuttle buses and subways into New York City. Talks resumed after mediation with no deal, centered on wage hikes and the MTA’s push for higher healthcare contributions for new hires. About 275 free shuttle buses have been deployed, but capacity is far below the normal 250,000 daily riders, leaving many commuters scrambling and, in some cases, relying on remote work. Even if a deal is reached soon, full service would not resume immediately as crews and tracks are inspected and operations are reorganized, with ripple effects expected on city roads and transit.

via CBS News|
#commuters#lirr#local
Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume
local8 days ago

Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume

The National Mediation Board has summoned the LIRR unions and the MTA to resume bargaining as the Long Island Rail Road strike continues, disrupting service for about 300,000 daily riders. About 3,500 workers walked off, half the LIRR workforce, prompting Gov. Hochul to urge a return to talks and warn that a brief strike could erase potential raises. The MTA claims offers include pay raises but stresses financial stability; starting Monday it will run limited free shuttle buses from six Long Island stations to two Queens hubs and promote remote work where possible as it plans additional subway support. Union leaders fault the bargaining process, while federal mediation efforts aim to move negotiations forward.

via ABC7 New York|
#hochul#lirr#local
Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes
politics8 days ago

Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes

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.

via PBS|
#hochul#lirr#mta
LIRR strike drags into second day, crippling NYC commute
business9 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
transportation10 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 Faces 32-Year First as Unions Strike Over Wages
labor10 days ago

LIRR Faces 32-Year First as Unions Strike Over Wages

After last-minute talks failed to secure wage increases, a coalition of five unions including BLET walked out at Long Island Rail Road, affecting about 3,500 workers (500 engineers) and marking the first LIRR strike in 32 years; the move comes despite two Presidential Emergency Boards siding with labor offers, and amid more than three years without raises, with the MTA blaming mismanagement while unions say they deserve fair pay.

via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen|
#blet#labor#lirr
LIRR strike shuts down the nation’s largest commuter rail after stalled talks
business10 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