NYC commuter rail unions start strike affecting 300,000 riders daily
The commuter rail system that runs between Long Island and New York City is effectively shut down after 3,500 unionized workers went on strike early Saturday.
TL;DR
- The Long Island Rail Road is shut down due to a strike by 3,500 unionized workers.
- The strike affects roughly 300,000 daily riders, impacting commutes between Long Island and New York City.
- The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after negotiations over pay increases failed.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is continuing negotiations but advises riders to work from home and expect severe congestion and delays on alternative travel methods.
- The railroad is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in North America.