LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come
The recent Long Island Rail Road strike has highlighted ongoing labor issues that Governor Kathy Hochul will need to address in the future. The strike resulted in a temporary agreement, but significant work-rule changes remain unaddressed. Hochul's handling of the situation suggests that future strikes may not carry the same political risks as in the past.
- ▪Five LIRR unions went on strike to protest the MTA's proposed raises.
- ▪The MTA and unions reached a settlement of a 4.5% raise after a three-day walkout.
- ▪The LIRR's antiquated work rules contribute to high overtime costs, which the MTA struggles to manage.
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Nicole Gelinas Opinion LIRR strike draws Hochul a roadmap for the true fight still to come By Nicole Gelinas Published May 20, 2026, 8:25 p.m. ET Penn Station in Manhattan as the Long Island Rail Road begins service after a strike that led to many concessions by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Stephen Yang for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This week’s Long Island Rail Road walkout holds a lesson for Gov. Kathy Hochul: We’re going to need a bigger strike. And when this new agreement expires just 15 months from now, Hochul — assuming she wins re-election this fall — has the tools she needs to make a deal that finally addresses the railroad’s decades-old labor issues.
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