Workers on New York commuter rail end their strike after wage deal
Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road have ended their strike after reaching a wage deal. This strike was the first in over thirty years and disrupted one of the busiest commuter lines in the U.S. Rail service is set to resume following the agreement, which includes wage increases for the workers.
- ▪Approximately 3,500 workers participated in the strike.
- ▪The strike began on May 23, 2026, due to a lack of wage increases for three years.
- ▪New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal that protects both workers and riders.
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Workers on New York commuter rail end their strike after wage dealSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe workers said they had not received any wage increases in three years.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 19, 2026, 10:39 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 10:39 AMNEW YORK - Some 3,500 workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road will end their strike, the first in more than three decades which had brought disruption to the US’s busiest commuter line, after a wage deal was reached, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said.Rail service will resume at 12pm local time on May 19, Ms Hochul said.The workers, represented by five labour unions, began their work stoppage on May 23 to force the state-controlled Metropolitan Transportation Authority to agree to a new contract at the bargaining…
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