Deal to end LIRR strike leaves New Yorkers squeezed — but might be the best possible
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has ended with a new contract agreement that some view as overly generous to the unions. The deal, reached just before Memorial Weekend, reportedly includes a 4.5% raise for workers, which is higher than inflation. Critics argue that this situation highlights the need for reform in federal labor laws to prevent future strikes from disrupting essential services.
- ▪The LIRR strike lasted three days before a deal was reached.
- ▪The new contract includes a 4.5% raise for workers, which is considered excessive by some.
- ▪Critics are calling for changes to the federal Railway Labor Act to prevent future strikes.
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Opinion editorial Deal to end LIRR strike leaves New Yorkers squeezed — but might be the best possible By Post Editorial Board Published May 19, 2026, 7:23 p.m. ET Passengers boarding a LIRR train at Penn Station in Manhattan on May 19, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Chalk up another overly generous contract deal for the Long Island Rail Road unions — at the public’s expense. The MTA and five holdout LIRR unions reached a deal Monday night, ending a crippling three-day strike and avoiding more turmoil, just as the region gets set for Memorial Weekend. More good news: Gov.
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