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Workers for the Long Island Rail Road<\/a> (LIRR) \u2014 the nation\u2019s largest commuter rail line \u2014 went on strike early Saturday, leaving more than 330,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives.<\/p>\n

At 12:01 a.m., five unions representing roughly 3,700 workers \u2014 including ticket clerks, locomotive engineers, signalmen, electricians and machinists \u2014 walked off the job in the fourth strike in the rail line\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The LIRR confirmed in a statement that service has been suspended until further notice.<\/p>\n

“Avoid nonessential travel and work from home if possible<\/a>,” the railroad said. “We will have limited shuttle bus service on weekdays for essential workers and those who cannot telecommute.”<\/p>\n

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Kevin Sexton, national vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, said no new negotiations had been scheduled.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re far apart at this point,” Sexton said. “We are truly sorry that we are in this situation.”<\/p>\n

MTA Chairman Janno Lieber<\/a> said the agency “gave the union everything they said they wanted in terms of pay” and claimed it appeared union leaders had intended to strike all along.<\/p>\n

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Leading up to the strike, unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)<\/a> negotiated a new contract that included work-rule changes and annual wage increases of 3% over three years.<\/p>\n

The dispute centered on a proposed fourth-year wage increase, with unions seeking a 5% raise for the final year.<\/p>\n

MTA officials said they could not meet that demand and warned it could force fare increases.<\/p>\n

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The agency also warned the shutdown would cause severe congestion and delays<\/a> across the region.<\/p>\n

As part of its contingency plan, the MTA said it would operate limited weekday shuttle bus service during peak commuting hours between select Long Island locations and subway stations in Queens.<\/p>\n

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul<\/a> described the strike as “reckless” and “unacceptable.”<\/p>\n

“Commuters are dealing with unnecessary dysfunction and thousands of union LIRR workers are being forced to go without a paycheck because of decisions made by a small group of union leaders,” she said in a statement. “I stand with LIRR riders and will fight to preserve the long term stability of the MTA.”<\/p>\n

“I believe a deal can be done and I urge both the MTA and these unions to return to the table and bargain non-stop until a deal is reached,” she added.<\/p>\n

Hochul also blamed the disruption in part on the Trump administration, saying federal officials cut mediation efforts short and pushed negotiations closer to a strike.<\/p>\n

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani<\/a> said his office was helping coordinate contingency efforts.<\/p>\n

“New Yorkers should prepare for heavier-than-usual traffic, crowded transit options and additional travel time,” he wrote in a post on X.\u2028”The MTA has announced that limited weekday bus service will be available for essential workers and others who cannot telecommute.”<\/p>\n

The first LIRR strike occurred in 1980 and lasted two days. Another strike in 1987 lasted 11 days, while a third strike in 1994 lasted two days.<\/p>\n

The Associated Press<\/span> contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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