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Why Did Some LIRR Unions Decide to Strike?
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Why Did Some LIRR Unions Decide to Strike?

NY Times Local · May 18, 2026, 1:38 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Members of the five unions that are on strike made more than $136,000 last year on average, according to M.T.A. figures. But they have not received a raise since 2022.

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