LIRR strike talks resume as thousands of workers threaten walkout

Name: LIRR strike talks resume as thousands of workers threaten walkout
Uploaded: 2026-05-07T17:14:53Z
Duration: 3 min 28 s
Description: Contract talks resumed between the MTA and unions representing about 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers as a potential strike deadline approaches. Workers could walk off the job as soon as May 16 if both sides fail to reach a deal.

FOX LOCAL New York · May 7, 2026 · 3m 28s

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Contract talks resumed between the MTA and unions representing about 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers as a potential strike deadline approaches. Workers could walk off the job as soon as May 16 if both sides fail to reach a deal.