US EditionEngineers go on strike at NJ Transit, nation’s third-largest commuter line
- NJ Transit engineers announced a strike starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday, potentially halting commuter rail service in New Jersey and New York City.
- The strike follows failed contract negotiations chiefly over wages, with union members rejecting a prior agreement and talks continuing under federal mediation.
- NJ Transit prepared a contingency plan including supplemental bus service at four key locations starting May 19, plus reliance on ferries, PATH trains, Amtrak, and alternative transportation.
- The plan would accommodate about 20% of displaced rail commuters, affecting roughly 350,000 daily riders, while urging working from home and early travel prior to the strike.
- If enacted, this strike would mark New Jersey's first transit strike in over 40 years and might require fare increases or tax adjustments to resolve budget impacts.
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“Enough Is Enough”: New Jersey Transit Workers Strike for Pay Equity
Some 450 New Jersey Transit engineers walked off the job early this morning, grinding services to a halt on the country’s third-largest commuter rail system. It’s New Jersey’s first statewide transit strike in over four decades. The president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said, “They have money for penthouse views and pet projects, just not for their front-line workers. Enough is enough.”
New Jersey transit strike cripples rail service: 'Nightmare'
New Jersey was hit by its first statewide transit strike in over 40 years early Friday morning, as 450 unionized locomotive engineers walked off the job amid a contract dispute about pay. The strike brought NJ Transit's rail network to a halt and disrupted service for 350,000 commuters. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) announced the strike late Thursday night on X, sharing a post that included a link detailing the brea…
Historic Transit Turmoil: NJ Rail Strike Shakes Commuter Network
Historic Transit Turmoil: NJ Rail Strike Shakes Commuter Network New Jersey's rail network is experiencing its first labor strike in over four decades, creating significant disruption for about 350,000 daily commuters. The strike ensued after NJ Transit management and union representatives could not reach a wage agreement during marathon negotiations.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen claims management abandoned the talks, leav…
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