Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line
Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike early Saturday, halting service on the busiest commuter rail line in the United States and affecting over 330,000 daily riders. The strike involves about 3,700 workers from five unions and marks the fourth work stoppage in the railroad's history. The MTA claims it met the unions' pay demands, but disagreements over work rules and contract terms have stalled resolution.
- ▪The strike began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, suspending all LIRR service indefinitely.
- ▪Five unions representing ticket clerks, engineers, signalmen, electricians, and machinists are involved in the strike.
- ▪MTA Chairman Janno Lieber stated the agency offered the pay increases the unions requested but cited unresolved work-rule changes.
- ▪The LIRR advised commuters to avoid travel and work from home, offering limited shuttle buses for essential workers.
- ▪This is the fourth strike in the history of the Long Island Rail Road.
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New York Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line MTA chairman says agency 'gave the union everything they said they wanted in terms of pay' before the walkout By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published May 16, 2026 5:58am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NJ transit workers go on strike over pay FOX Business' Cheryl Casone joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the parameters of the strike and air traffic control concerns at the Newark airport.
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