The Long Island Rail Road has shut down for the first time in decades after workers walked off the job amid stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare — disrupting commutes for hundreds of thousands of people.
- Long Island Rail Road strike leaves thousands scrambling for alternatives Associated Press —
- New Yorkers slammed by nightmare Monday morning commute thanks to LIRR strike Washington Examiner —
- Long Island Rail Road strike creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the table NBC News —
- As L.I.R.R. Strike Continues, Tens of Thousands Endure Painful Commutes The New York Times —
- Railroad strike to disrupt weekday commute in New York UPI —
What to know about the LIRR strike shutting down the nation’s busiest commuter rail system
Associated Press
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