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Long Island Rail Road strike in UNITED STATES May 2026

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Image for article: Union school bus drivers remain on <b>strike</b> in Marlborough MA. Here&#39;s whyOngoing

Union school bus drivers remain on strike in Marlborough MA. Here's why

17 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 29, 2026, 3:04 PM ET
metrowestdailynews.com(opens in a new tab)

“NRT Bus remains committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports our employees and is responsible to the community," Sheridan said. " ...

45 workers
UNITED_STATES
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Steve Levy: Why do we allow transportation <b>workers</b> to <b>strike</b>? | Herald Community NewspapersStatus Unknown

Steve Levy: Why do we allow transportation workers to strike? | Herald Community Newspapers

17 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 29, 2026, 11:54 AM ET
liherald.com(opens in a new tab)

We categorize these employees differently than we do those in the private sector, who, if they went on strike, would merely impact the profits of ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Why do we allow transportation workers to strike?Status Unknown

Why do we allow transportation workers to strike?

18 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 28, 2026, 3:10 PM ET
babylonbeacon.com(opens in a new tab)

We don't allow police officers or firefighters to go on strike. Why? Because if they did, people would die. We make a collective societal decision ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: The Blue-State Delusion Over UnionsSettled

The Blue-State Delusion Over Unions

18 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 28, 2026, 11:17 AM ET
theatlantic.com(opens in a new tab)

That's the question I found myself asking earlier this month, when the best-paid railroad workers in America went on strike for three days. To be ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: As New York transit workers prepare to fight MTA austerity, former union president Toussaint defends no-strike affidavitOngoing

As New York transit workers prepare to fight MTA austerity, former union president Toussaint defends no-strike affidavit

19 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 27, 2026, 6:59 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Following the last strike in 2005, Transit Workers Union Local 100 signed an affidavit forswearing the right to ever strike again.

Start: May 163,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Coercive unionism (briefly) freezes Long Island RRSettled

Coercive unionism (briefly) freezes Long Island RR

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 7:16 AM ET
capitalresearch.org(opens in a new tab)

One Long Island Rail Road worker with a $50/hr base salary pulled down $292,435 in 2024. His union went on strike last week, and he believes NY Gov.

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Union Coalition Wins Historic <b>Strike</b> at LIRR | New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIOOngoing

Union Coalition Wins Historic Strike at LIRR | New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

24 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 3:16 PM ET
nycclc.org(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers from five unions were forced to strike by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) refusal to offer them a fair contract ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come - New York PostSettled

LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come - New York Post

26 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2026, 9:56 PM ET
nypost.com(opens in a new tab)

“These unions represent the highest-paid workers of any railroad in the nation, yet they are demanding contracts that could raise fares as much as 8%, ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings showOngoing

Unions that paralyzed New York commute over pay spent millions on luxury travel, filings show

26 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2026, 1:46 PM ET
foxnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Leaders of the five LIRR strike unions spent $3.2 million on luxury lodging and dining in 2025, according to disclosures, while claiming workers ...

Start: May 16
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroHotels & Accommodation
Image for article: LIRR strike deal gives unions 4.5% raise, extends contract 6 weeksOngoing

LIRR strike deal gives unions 4.5% raise, extends contract 6 weeks

26 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2026, 10:01 AM ET
newsday.com(opens in a new tab)

They noted that LIRR union employees are already the highest-paid railroad workers in the United States, earning $136,000 a year on average. WHAT ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: BLET Teamsters &amp; Union Coalition Win Historic <b>Strike</b> at LIRRSettled

BLET Teamsters & Union Coalition Win Historic Strike at LIRR

27 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 7:44 AM ET
teamster.org(opens in a new tab)

3,500 Worker Walkout Forces Railroad to Offer Fair Contract ... (NEW YORK) – Teamsters with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: STATEMENT: Transportation Labor Stands Behind Striking LIRR Workers - TTDOngoing

STATEMENT: Transportation Labor Stands Behind Striking LIRR Workers - TTD

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
ttd.org(opens in a new tab)

... employees on strike: “As America's largest transportation labor federation, representing the five unions in the Long Island Rail Road Bargaining ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Nearly 170 <b>striking</b> LIRR union <b>workers</b> earned more than $200,000 - NewsdaySettled

Nearly 170 striking LIRR union workers earned more than $200,000 - Newsday

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 10:07 PM ET
newsday.com(opens in a new tab)

An analysis of 2024 payroll data shows 168 LIRR employees who are now on strike made more than $200000 and five made more than $300000.

168 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Unions&#39; hidden LIRR-<b>strike</b> scheme aims to pick everyone&#39;s pocketsOngoing

Unions' hidden LIRR-strike scheme aims to pick everyone's pockets

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 9:51 PM ET
nypost.com(opens in a new tab)

LIRR workers rally outside Penn Station with "Teamsters On Strike" signs. The ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike threatens higher MTA fares and ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

What do striking LIRR workers want? - YouTube

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 7:51 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks down the demands of the five unions that LIRR workers belong to.

Ongoing
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

28 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)

NYC commuters facing transportation chaos with train workers on strike. #NYC #LIRR ... - YouTube

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 3:32 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

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UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
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

28 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: Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdownOngoing

Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 11:21 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough journey, as rail workers continue their strike over better pay and work rules.

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

LIRR workers strike, NYC employees feel impact of interrupted train service - YouTube

28 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 10:41 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike, causing major disruptions for commuters who work in New York City. CBS News 24/7 is the premier ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro