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Image for article: BREAKING: MTA and LIRR unions reach deal ending 3-day <b>strike</b>, Hochul says | amNewYorkSettled

BREAKING: MTA and LIRR unions reach deal ending 3-day strike, Hochul says | amNewYork

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 10:04 AM ET
amny.com(opens in a new tab)

The MTA and 5 unions representing 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers came to a deal Monday night ending a three-day work stoppage. May 18, 2026.

Start: May 16End: May 183,500 workers
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Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: LIRR strike causes massive headaches in Queens  — Queens Daily EagleSettled

LIRR strike causes massive headaches in Queens — Queens Daily Eagle

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 9:27 AM ET
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Queens, home to four times as many LIRR stations as the rest of the boroughs combined, felt the pain on Monday as the LIRR workers' strike entered ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: How LIRR riders can get to, from NYC during strikeOngoing

How LIRR riders can get to, from NYC during strike

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
fox5ny.com(opens in a new tab)

The MTA has rolled out a massive contingency plan for essential workers who have no choice but to head in to work. LONG ISLAND - It's day three of the ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Here's what to know as LIRR strike starts the workweekOngoing

Here's what to know as LIRR strike starts the workweek

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 2:53 AM ET
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The first LIRR workers' strike in 30 years forced Long Islanders to use other modes of transportation on Monday, the first workday without the ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> over after MTA, unions reach deal following 3-day walkout, commuter chaosSettled

LIRR strike over after MTA, unions reach deal following 3-day walkout, commuter chaos

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 12:08 AM ET
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The MTA and unions representing LIRR workers reached a deal to end the railroad strike, officials announced on Monday.

Start: May 16End: May 18
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Nation&#39;s busiest commuter railroad to resume service after <b>strike</b> deal reached - Fox BusinessSettled

Nation's busiest commuter railroad to resume service after strike deal reached - Fox Business

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:55 PM ET
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"Tonight, the [MTA] reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers," Hochul ...

Start: May 16End: May 18
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Long Island Rail Road <b>strike</b> to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal - CBS NewsSettled

Long Island Rail Road strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal - CBS News

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:17 PM ET
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Kathy Hochul announced. "Tonight, the MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and ...

Start: May 16End: May 193,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: LIRR, MTA reach contract agreement to end transit <b>strike</b>, Gov. Hochul announces - ABC7 New YorkOngoing

LIRR, MTA reach contract agreement to end transit strike, Gov. Hochul announces - ABC7 New York

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:10 PM ET
abc7ny.com(opens in a new tab)

By Sunday, the National Mediation Board stepped in, summoning management and workers to a meeting in Manhattan. The federal labor agency governs labor ...

Start: May 15
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> forces NYC <b>workers</b> into &#39;nightmare&#39; travel that adds hours to commuteOngoing

LIRR strike forces NYC workers into 'nightmare' travel that adds hours to commute

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 7:08 PM ET
nypost.com(opens in a new tab)

The Long Island Rail Road strike forced commuters to spend at least two more hours on the road as riders woke up at ungodly times to catch buses ...

Start: May 16
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Riders navigate first weekday of the LIRR <b>strike</b> - NY1Ongoing

Riders navigate first weekday of the LIRR strike - NY1

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 5:22 PM ET
ny1.com(opens in a new tab)

Unions representing rail workers and the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, which runs the railroad, continued negotiating Monday after failing to ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> live updates: Some commuters blaming union <b>workers</b> as many endure &#39;nightmare&#39; travelOngoing

LIRR strike live updates: Some commuters blaming union workers as many endure 'nightmare' travel

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 5:14 PM ET
nypost.com(opens in a new tab)

Long Island Rail Road workers began striking Saturday after wage negotiations fell through. Follow the Post's live updates for the latest news and ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: LIRR strike live updates: LIRR, MTA reach agreement to end 3-day strike, Gov. Hochul announcesSettled

LIRR strike live updates: LIRR, MTA reach agreement to end 3-day strike, Gov. Hochul announces

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 3:55 PM ET
abc7ny.com(opens in a new tab)

LIRR strike live updates: Unions, MTA resume talks on day 3 of strike. Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday after ...

Start: May 16End: May 18
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Long Island Rail Road <b>strike</b> creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the tableSettled

Long Island Rail Road strike creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the table

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 3:26 PM ET
nbcnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Upon arriving in New York City, many commuters were greeted by the sight of dozens of striking union workers outside Penn Station and other city ...

Start: May 16End: May 183,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit <b>strike</b> grinding NYC travel to a haltOngoing

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 12:07 PM ET
foxnews.com(opens in a new tab)

LIRR employees have gone on strike demanding higher wages, disrupting nearly 300000 commuters despite a median income of $131212 plus overtime ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: LIRR strike live updates: LIRR, MTA reach agreement to end 3-day strike, Gov. Hochul announcesSettled

LIRR strike live updates: LIRR, MTA reach agreement to end 3-day strike, Gov. Hochul announces

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 11:53 AM ET
abc7ny.com(opens in a new tab)

Earlier on Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for talks to resume to end the strike by LIRR unionized workers, which has shut down the Long ...

Start: May 17End: May 18
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Deal reached to end strike on Long Island Rail Road | AP NewsSettled

Deal reached to end strike on Long Island Rail Road | AP News

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 10:25 AM ET
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Unions representing rail workers and the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, which runs the railroad, negotiated for much of Sunday, wrapping their ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: BBC is at Penn Station as strike halts busy commuter rail lineOngoing

BBC is at Penn Station as strike halts busy commuter rail line

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 10:23 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

New York commuters face transportation chaos as Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers strike for the first time in more than 30 years .

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

Rare strike forces busiest US commuter line to a halt • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 10:01 AM ET
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... strike. These workers have been working to negotiate higher wages with the Metropolitan Transport Authority for years, with the Trump ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at  America’s busiest commuter railroadOngoing

Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:29 AM ET
cnn.com(opens in a new tab)

Marathon talks between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the railway, and unions representing railroad workers ended early Monday ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Long Island Rail Road workers strike; Mamdani supports scabbing operationsOngoing

Long Island Rail Road workers strike; Mamdani supports scabbing operations

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:14 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

The strike coincided with the expiration of a contract for 40,000 subway and bus workers in New York City's transit system in Transport Workers Union ...

Start: May 163,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro