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Long Island Rail Road strike in UNITED STATES May 2026

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UNITED STATESTRANSPORTATION TRAVELStarted: 5/16/20263,500-3,500 participants

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LIRR workers go on strike after negotiations fail last minute - YouTube

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 7:39 PM ET
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The LIRR strike has begun, grinding the busiest commuter rail line in the county to a halt.

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Long Island Rail Road Service Suspended as <b>Workers Strike</b> - The New York TimesOngoing

Long Island Rail Road Service Suspended as Workers Strike - The New York Times

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 6:29 PM ET
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For the first time in over 30 years, thousands of workers walked off the job, halting service on the Long Island Rail Road, the country's busiest ...

Start: May 16
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

LIRR, North America's busiest commuter rail system, shuts down | Team coverage

14 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 4:53 PM ET
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Comments · Long Island rail workers go on strike impacting 330,000 commuters · TOP STORIES | LIRR strike disrupts commuters as Jersey City faces budget ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: BLET members on <b>strike</b> at Long Island Rail RoadOngoing

BLET members on strike at Long Island Rail Road

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
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“The LIRR owns this strike. Union workers have sacrificed so much for the railroad for years while consistently bargaining in good faith for a fair ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Long Island rail <b>workers strike</b> in first walkout since 1994 - Crain&#39;s New York BusinessPlanned

Long Island rail workers strike in first walkout since 1994 - Crain's New York Business

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 2:41 PM ET
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Kevin Sexton, national vice president at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced the strike at a press conference after ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

Long Island Railroad workers go on strike - YouTube

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 1:42 PM ET
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About half of the workers on the Long Island Railroad, the nation's busiest commuter line, have gone on strike after contract negotiations failed ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Transit <b>workers</b> vs. riders - The Washington PostOngoing

Transit workers vs. riders - The Washington Post

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 1:12 PM ET
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What this strike is really about is whether the Long Island Rail Road is a vital public transportation system or a jobs program. The strikers are not ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

LIRR unions respond after failing to reach deal: 'management provoked strike' - YouTube

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 1:07 PM ET
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Comments · Long Island rail workers go on strike impacting 330,000 commuters · Hands Sticking Out of Trailer Leads to Sick Discovery · LIRR on strike · " ...

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Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> halts commuter rail service after contract talks collapse - Amsterdam NewsOngoing

LIRR strike halts commuter rail service after contract talks collapse - Amsterdam News

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 12:55 PM ET
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No contract negotiation talks have been scheduled between LIRR workers, represented by a coalition of five unions, and the MTA.

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR workers go on strike after negotiations with MTA failOngoing

LIRR workers go on strike after negotiations with MTA fail

19 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 12:11 PM ET
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Long Island Rail Road union workers picket outside of Penn Station on the first day of the LIRR strike in New York, May 16, 2026. Angelina Katsanis/ ...

Start: May 163,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Bruce Blakeman rips into Kathy Hochul over LIRR <b>strike</b>, says gov &#39;failed to do her job&#39;Ongoing

Bruce Blakeman rips into Kathy Hochul over LIRR strike, says gov 'failed to do her job'

19 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 12:08 PM ET
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6. LIRR workers rally together outside Penn Station as they continue their strike, completely shutting down all rail services.

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

LIRR Workers Go on Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations - YouTube

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 11:16 AM ET
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The Long Island Railroad is at standstill after workers went on strike at midnight. About half of the 7000 workers walked off the job after ...

Ongoing3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Long Island Rail Road workers striking: UnionOngoing

Long Island Rail Road workers striking: Union

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 11:05 AM ET
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NEW YORK (AP) — Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road are on strike, union officials said early Saturday, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

Long Island rail workers go on strike impacting 330,000 commuters - YouTube

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:52 AM ET
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Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the nation's largest commuter rail system, walked off the job early Saturday, forcing more than ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

3500 workers walk out as LIRR strike begins - YouTube

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:42 AM ET
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Phil Taitt and Marcus Solis have the latest on the LIRR strike. Check out more Eyewitness News - http://abc7ny.com/ Find us on social media: ...

Ongoing3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: LIRR strike shuts down nation's busiest railroad as unions, MTA fail to reach deal | Live updatesOngoing

LIRR strike shuts down nation's busiest railroad as unions, MTA fail to reach deal | Live updates

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:37 AM ET
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LIRR strike shuts down nation's busiest railroad as unions, MTA fail to reach deal | Live updates. Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike as ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: US: New York's Long Island railway workers go on strikeOngoing

US: New York's Long Island railway workers go on strike

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:34 AM ET
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Some 3,500 workers are taking part in the strike, including locomotive engineers, machinists and signalmen. This is the first time the LIRR rail ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR workers strike, shutting down country's largest commuter railOngoing

LIRR workers strike, shutting down country's largest commuter rail

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:34 AM ET
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... employees to contribute to their healthcare, Sexton said. WHAT NEWSDAY FOUND. Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike Saturday morning shortly ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:14 AM ET
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Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: LIRR workers go on strike, halting busiest U.S. commuter rail systemOngoing

LIRR workers go on strike, halting busiest U.S. commuter rail system

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2026, 10:05 AM ET
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What You Need To Know. Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike, union officials said early Saturday; Labor unions representing about half the ...

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