LIRR Union Authorizes Potential Strike Over Wage Dispute
CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20251 min690 views
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- 🗳️ The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, along with the LIRR Bargaining Coalition, announced the results of a vote where workers overwhelmingly authorized the possibility of a strike.
- ⚠️ While a strike is not guaranteed, the vote means workers could go on strike as early as Thursday if no agreement is reached.
Key Negotiation Points
- 💰 The MTA is offering a 9.5% wage increase over three years.
- 📈 The unions are demanding a 16% wage increase over four years.
- 🗣️ The LIRR Bargaining Coalition states that the MTA has the funds to meet their demands, with the primary sticking point being the fourth year of the proposed contract.
- 🏛️ Unions urged Governor Hokll not to politicize the matter.
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