May 18, 2026
Long Island Rail Road Workers Strike, Shutting Down North America's Largest Commuter Rail System
Unionized workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike on May 16, 2026, after failing to reach a new contract agreement with the MTA, suspending service on the busiest commuter railroad in North America. New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged both sides to resume negotiations as tens of thousands of commuters face disruptions.
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