Train engineers in New Jersey's transit system went on strike, affecting 350,000 daily riders. The strike began just after midnight, leading many commuters to seek alternate transport like buses, cars, and taxis. Although the morning rush hour didn't see major traffic jams, confusion and extra costs arose as passengers navigated unfamiliar routes. This unprecedented strike follows unsuccessful negotiations on a labor agreement, marking the first transit strike in over four decades. Commuters expressed uncertainty about upcoming workdays, especially as Friday is often the lightest commuting day.
"We presented them the last proposal; they rejected it and walked away with two hours left on the clock," said Tom Haas, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
David Milosevich, a fashion and advertising casting director, was on his way to a photo shoot in Brooklyn. At 1 a.m. he checked his phone and saw the strike was on.
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