New Jersey Transit train engineers have reached a tentative agreement to end a significant three-day strike, marking the state's first transit walkout in over 40 years. The strike disrupted services for approximately 100,000 daily riders, prompting alternative transportation measures. The main issue was the negotiation of wage increases for engineers. The deal aims to boost hourly pay without creating broader financial issues or necessitating fare hikes, with regular train schedules set to resume on Tuesday after crucial inspections of the infrastructure.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announced 'the only real issue was wages,' which led to an agreement to boost pay for engineers without significant budget impacts.
Union spokesperson Jamie Horwitz informed that normal train service would resume after inspections required about 24 hours, highlighting the logistical necessities in resuming operations.
Tom Haas emphasized the importance of showing management 'ways to boost engineers' wages... without causing any significant budget issue or requiring a fare increase,' marking a successful negotiation.
The tentative deal, reached after a three-day strike, marked New Jersey's first transit strike in over 40 years, affecting around 100,000 daily commuters.
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