Workers on North America’s busiest rail line are on strike, threatening major disruption for hundreds of thousands of passengers travelling across the New York City region ahead of Monday morning’s commute.
Unions representing New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers launched the strike on Saturday after failing to reach a deal with rail management over pay and work rules.
The walkout entered its second day on Sunday and marks the first strike on the LIRR in over 30 years for around 3,500 union workers, following a two-day stoppage in 1994.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has warned there is “no substitute” for the railroad, urging commuters to work remotely if possible.
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