NJ Transit Engineers Strike Shuts Down Commuter Rail, First in 40+ Years
Newark, New Jersey, USA: Locomotive engineers at NJ Transit walked off the job at midnight, paralyzing commuter rail lines. It’s the first statewide strike since 1983, with the union citing unfair wages and scheduling. The abrupt shutdown leaves hundreds of thousands who rely on NJ Transit for daily commutes scrambling for alternatives—buses and rideshares can’t handle the overflow, raising frustration. The governor urged swift resolution, while union officials vow not to return until they see “equitable pay” and “reasonable schedules.”
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Key Entities
- • NJ Transit: Third-largest commuter rail system in the U.S.
- • Locomotive Engineers Union: Demanding raises and better work-life balance
- • Gov. Phil Murphy: Pressing both sides for a deal, warns of potential court action
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