NJ Transit Strike Ends with Pay Deal, Trains to Roll Again
Newark, New Jersey, USA: After a three-day strike halted commuter rail service, NJ Transit and its locomotive engineers reached a tentative agreement. The sudden shutdown disrupted travel for thousands. The new contract reportedly boosts wages and addresses staffing concerns. Commuters can expect normal schedules by Tuesday morning, easing road congestion and travel headaches.
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Key Entities
- • NJ Transit: The public transportation corporation providing rail, bus, and light rail services in New Jersey.
- • Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen: The union representing NJ Transit’s engineers.
- • Tom Haas: Union general chairman who negotiated for wage increases and better scheduling.
- • Phil Murphy: Governor of New Jersey, whose administration facilitated last-minute talks.
- • New Jersey Commuters: Over 100,000 riders rely on NJ Transit’s trains daily, creating widespread disruption when services stop.
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