On May 16, NJ Transit engineers initiated a strike after the agency failed to reach an agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers union regarding wages. The strike led to a complete suspension of NJ Transit rail services, affecting over 350,000 commuters daily. The BLET union expressed strong dissatisfaction with NJ Transit’s financial priorities, highlighting their $500 million investment in a new headquarters while neglecting fair compensation for workers. Attempts to resolve the situation before the strike's initiation were unsuccessful, resulting in picket lines at major transportation hubs.
The City of Hoboken is advising residents of a significant disruption to regional transportation due to the NJ Transit rail strike which will begin Friday, May 16.
BLET National President Mark Wallace stated, 'They have money for penthouse views and pet projects, just not for their front-line workers. Enough is enough.'
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