Here’s where to focus your anger for the outrageous LIRR strike
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has caused significant disruption for commuters and the regional economy. The editorial blames the unions for the strike, arguing that their demands are unreasonable and detrimental to the public. It calls for public anger to be directed at the unions rather than political figures involved in the negotiations.
- ▪The LIRR strike, initiated by five unions, has halted service and created a transportation crisis for 300,000 daily riders.
- ▪Governor Kathy Hochul and former President Donald Trump have exchanged blame regarding the strike's origins and management.
- ▪The unions are demanding salary increases that exceed what other workers have accepted, despite the MTA's efforts to negotiate.
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Opinion editorial Here’s where to focus your anger for the outrageous LIRR strike By Post Editorial Board Published May 17, 2026, 10:17 p.m. ET Long Island Rail Road union workers picket outside of Penn Station on the first day of the LIRR strike in New York City on May 16, 2026. REUTERS The strike by five unions Saturday that shut down the Long Island Rail Road has created an unimaginable transportation nightmare, not just for riders but whole the region. It leaves countless folks with no easy or practical way to travel between Long Island and the city, and every vehicle on the roads subject to painful traffic. And while there’s been no shortage of finger-pointing for this calamity, make no mistake: One and only one party is to blame — the unions. As usual, Gov.
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