LIRR strike threat looms as union, MTA negotiate pay raise dispute

Name: LIRR strike threat looms as union, MTA negotiate pay raise dispute
Uploaded: 2026-05-07T18:34:15-04:00
Description: Long Island Rail Road workers could strike May 16 if contract talks fail, with pay raises for 2026 at the center of the dispute between unions and the MTA. Both sides remain in negotiations as commuters brace for possible service disruptions and contingency shuttle plans.

Long Island Rail Road workers could strike May 16 if contract talks fail, with pay raises for 2026 at the center of the dispute between unions and the MTA. Both sides remain in negotiations as commuters brace for possible service disruptions and contingency shuttle plans.

Posted May 7, 2026 6:34pm EDT