Long Island Rail Road Strike Paralyzes North America's Largest Commuter Network

Long Island Rail Road Strike Paralyzes North America’s Largest Commuter Network

North America’s largest commuter rail network, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), ground to a complete halt early Saturday morning as five labor unions representing approximately 5,400 workers launched a coordinated strike in the New York City metropolitan area. The stoppage, triggered by a breakdown in contract negotiations between union leadership and the Metropolitan Transportation…

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