New Jersey Transit engineers initiated a strike on May 16, 2023, following a breakdown in contract negotiations with NJ Transit officials. The strike, only the second in the agency's history, brought all rail service to a halt, although bus services continued. The engineers cited unresolved wage issues, asserting their pay should align with that of their peers at Amtrak and similar railroads. This strike follows more than five years of unsuccessful discussions regarding a new contract that expired in December 2019, intensifying concerns about employee retention and service continuity.
This rests at the feet of NJ Transit, said General Chairman Tom Haas, who represents the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
After five years of stalled negotiations over wages, New Jersey Transit engineers have reached a breaking point, leading to a strike that halts all rail service.
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