The five unions representing LIRR workers are seeking a 5% wage increase, while the MTA believes a 3% raise is appropriate for the contract.
Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines
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Sat 09:58 - Fox News
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, leaving 330,000 commuters without service on busiest US rail line
Sat 15:11 - Washington Examiner
New York City commuter rail unions start strike affecting 300,000 riders daily
Sat 15:59 - The Hill
Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines