NJ Transit is on the brink of its first major rail strike in over four decades, with service disruptions expected if contract negotiations with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers union fail by Thursday's midnight deadline. Riders are being urged to complete their travels before the looming deadline. Commuters are considering costly alternatives, such as driving, to reach their destinations. Many express sympathy for the workers while feeling the financial strain of increased commuting costs, highlighting the delicate balance between employee rights and commuter needs.
NJ Transit riders are facing massive service disruptions as the system barrels like a runaway train toward Thursday's midnight deadline to avoid its first major rail strike in over 40 years.
'We have to spend more money on getting to work, just to commute, and your salary is not going to match... My salary is not going to go out with the additional $85 or more a day because of a strike. I have to cut back.'
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