""I think it's going to be a disaster for Long Island," said Kevin Sexton, national vice president for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and spokesman for the coalition of five LIRR unions."
""Can you imagine adding 350,000 commuters to that?" added Nicholas Peluso, national vice president of the Transportation Communications Union."
"The coalition represents about half the LIRR's 7,000 union workers, including train operators, ticket agents, electricians, signal workers, and machinists."
"Two White House-appointed mediation boards have sided with the unions, which are seeking a four-year deal with 14.5% in raises."
A looming Long Island Rail Road union strike threatens to disrupt commuter services, with labor leaders warning of chaos due to inadequate contingency plans. The unions, representing about half of the LIRR's workforce, have rejected a three-year contract with raises that do not meet living costs. They seek a four-year deal with higher raises. Mediation boards have sided with the unions, while the MTA insists any additional raises require concessions. The average earnings for these workers were reported at $122,443 in 2024.
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