The commuter rail system that runs between Long Island and New York City is effectively shut down after 3,500 unionized workers went on strike early Saturday. The Long Island Rail Road, which is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in North America, serves roughly 300,000 riders daily. The strike is expected to hamper commuting for […]
New York City commuter rail unions start strike affecting 300,000 riders daily
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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