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Long Island Rail Road workers strike, halting commuter service

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Unionized workers for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) initiated a strike early Saturday morning, halting operations for North America's largest commuter rail system. The walkout, the first for the LIRR since 1994, stems from stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare premiums. This disruption is expected to cause significant travel issues for the approximately 250,000 daily weekday commuters and impact attendance at major sporting events. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Philip Marcelo, Nick Lichtenberg, The Associated Press ·

    Spring Hamptons traffic nightmare as Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike

    Five unions representing about half the LIRR workforce walked off the job after months of talks, even involving President Trump.

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